Pharmacist salary in Montana
What pharmacists earn in Montana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$142,080$68.31 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$130,000 – $158,850Top 10%: $165,260+
Jobs1,1901.12× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Montana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $142,080 | $68.31 | 240 |
| Missoula, MT | $137,220 | $65.97 | 220 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $135,880 | $65.33 | 180 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $144,900 | $69.66 | 150 |
| Bozeman, MT | $159,500 | $76.69 | 120 |
| Helena, MT | $146,400 | $70.38 | 100 |
| Great Falls, MT | $136,560 | $65.66 | 90 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $143,280 | $68.89 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Montana
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Virginia · $144,060 New Hampshire · $143,020 New York · $142,090 North Dakota · $142,040 Connecticut · $141,290 Maine · $140,930
Other healthcare salaries in Montana
Registered Nurses · $85,280 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,630 Nursing Assistants · $40,900 Medical Assistants · $46,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,210 Dental Assistants · $46,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,400 Nurse Practitioners · $137,210 Physical Therapists · $91,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,190 Dental Hygienists · $98,440 Emergency Medical Technicians · $36,140
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Montana?
Pharmacists in Montana earned a median of $142,080 a year ($68.31 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $130,000 to $158,850.
Where in Montana do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Montana, pay was highest in Bozeman, MT at $159,500.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.