Montana Median
$68,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $74,450
State Rank
#45 of 51
1,860 employed here
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make in Montana?
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Montana take home a median of $68,760 annually — roughly $33.06 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $74,450.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $45,820 while the top 10% make $108,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,080 and $88,820 a year.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,820 | $22.03 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $54,080 | $26.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $68,760 | $33.06 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $88,820 | $42.70 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $108,800 | $52.31 |
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How Montana compares
Montana ranks 45th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in other states
Wyoming $90,390Connecticut $83,150Rhode Island $81,650New Jersey $81,110District of Columbia $80,030Massachusetts $79,920New Hampshire $79,310Washington $79,310Delaware $79,100Maine $78,970Colorado $78,890New York $78,580Minnesota $78,550Maryland $78,520Alaska $77,960Louisiana $77,520South Carolina $77,500California $76,840North Dakota $76,350Vermont $75,540Arizona $75,330Illinois $75,200Pennsylvania $74,990Wisconsin $74,840Iowa $74,750Kansas $74,480Virginia $74,150Indiana $73,950Oregon $73,580Missouri $73,210Alabama $73,060South Dakota $73,040Kentucky $72,490Nebraska $72,200Michigan $72,170Ohio $72,160Hawaii $71,990Utah $71,220Idaho $70,890Texas $70,140Oklahoma $70,000North Carolina $69,640Georgia $69,170West Virginia $68,990Mississippi $68,720Nevada $68,270Tennessee $65,310New Mexico $64,640Florida $63,950Arkansas $63,090
Working as First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Montana
Nationally, about 673,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($68,760) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make in Montana?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Montana is $68,760 per year, or about $33.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,820 at the entry level to $108,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers about 8% less than the national median of $74,450. Montana ranks 45th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $68,760 a year. About 1,860 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers are employed in Montana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.