Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Montana

$46,612 $151,269
10th pct Median: $87,947 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$46,612
25th Percentile$63,322
50th (Median)$87,947
75th Percentile$121,367
90th (Top Earners)$151,269
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $87,947 for Education Administrators, Postsecondary has the purchasing power of approximately $81,057 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make in Montana?
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Montana earn a median annual salary of $87,947 per year ($42.28/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $99,940.
Is Montana a good state for Education Administrators, Postsecondary?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for education administrators, postsecondary. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $87,947 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $81,057 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Montana

Education Administrators, Postsecondary work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the management sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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