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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Montana earned a median of $49,180 a year ($23.64 an hour) in May 2025, 17% below the national median of $58,940; 1,430 were employed there, ranking #38 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $49,180 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $52,980 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.64 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $44,690 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $46,910 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $57,220 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $62,730 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 1,430 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.804 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.15 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.