Montana Median
$79,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+50% vs US median
US median $52,830
State Rank
#7 of 48
370 employed here
How much does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Montana?
Real Estate Sales Agents in Montana take home a median of $79,100 annually — roughly $38.03 an hour — which runs 50% above the national median of $52,830.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $49,010 while the top 10% make $194,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $67,590 and $91,170 a year.
Real Estate Sales Agent salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,010 | $23.56 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $67,590 | $32.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,100 | $38.03 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $91,170 | $43.83 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $194,630 | $93.57 |
|
How Montana compares
Montana ranks 7th out of 48 states and territories for Real Estate Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Real Estate Sales Agent salary in other states
District of Columbia $123,770New York $102,990New Jersey $99,990Alaska $89,170Nevada $79,990Washington $79,130New Mexico $76,170North Dakota $73,920South Dakota $65,170Virginia $63,980Colorado $63,670Oregon $61,610Alabama $60,890Rhode Island $60,310Illinois $59,220West Virginia $59,050Arizona $58,780Kentucky $58,610Wisconsin $58,120Michigan $57,880New Hampshire $57,620California $57,560Maine $56,930South Carolina $56,580Pennsylvania $56,040Maryland $52,630North Carolina $51,240Utah $50,720Wyoming $49,990Florida $49,310Oklahoma $47,980Nebraska $47,240Delaware $47,180Indiana $46,880Connecticut $46,770Georgia $46,730Minnesota $46,410Tennessee $46,250Ohio $46,240Hawaii $46,220Louisiana $45,850Texas $45,740Missouri $43,960Idaho $39,820Kansas $39,770Mississippi $39,550Arkansas $38,180
Working as a Real Estate Sales Agent in Montana
Nationally, about 193,000 people work as Real Estate Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($79,100) 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 does a Real Estate Sales Agent make in Montana?
The median Real Estate Sales Agent salary in Montana is $79,100 per year, or about $38.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,010 at the entry level to $194,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Real Estate Sales Agents about 50% more than the national median of $52,830. Montana ranks 7th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Real Estate Sales Agents?
Yes on pay — Montana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $79,100 a year. About 370 Real Estate Sales Agents are employed in Montana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.