Montana Median
$47,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+12% vs US median
US median $42,240
State Rank
#7 of 51
350 employed here
How much does a Residential Advisor make in Montana?
Residential Advisors in Montana take home a median of $47,230 annually — roughly $22.71 an hour — which runs 12% above the national median of $42,240.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $38,460 while the top 10% make $58,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,650 and $53,260 a year.
Residential Advisor salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,460 | $18.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,650 | $21.47 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,230 | $22.71 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $53,260 | $25.61 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,950 | $28.34 |
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How Montana compares
Montana ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories for Residential Advisor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Residential Advisor salary in other states
New Hampshire $49,010Minnesota $48,770Washington $48,640North Dakota $48,590New York $48,380Massachusetts $48,190Oregon $47,160Maryland $46,950California $46,650Alaska $46,180Nebraska $45,980Rhode Island $45,280Colorado $44,750Vermont $44,710Illinois $44,130New Jersey $43,880Maine $43,780Connecticut $43,620Virginia $42,890Wisconsin $41,690Arizona $41,480Florida $40,660Pennsylvania $40,010Michigan $39,730Georgia $39,380Utah $39,240North Carolina $39,130Indiana $38,850Nevada $38,790Ohio $38,590District of Columbia $38,480South Dakota $38,420Arkansas $38,300Kansas $37,680Texas $37,630New Mexico $37,540Idaho $37,160Hawaii $36,930Iowa $36,850Missouri $36,510South Carolina $35,780Oklahoma $35,390Tennessee $34,700Delaware $34,530Wyoming $34,500Louisiana $33,800West Virginia $31,840Mississippi $30,900Kentucky $30,260Alabama $27,650
Working as a Residential Advisor in Montana
Nationally, about 85,000 people work as Residential Advisors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($47,230) 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 Residential Advisor make in Montana?
The median Residential Advisor salary in Montana is $47,230 per year, or about $22.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,460 at the entry level to $58,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Residential Advisors about 12% more than the national median of $42,240. Montana ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Residential Advisors?
Yes on pay — Montana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,230 a year. About 350 Residential Advisors 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.