Public-Sector Pay in Montana
13 roles at 8 employers · updated October 2026
What Montana's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How Montana public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 4 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 6 |
| $60k | 2 |
| $80k | 1 |
| $100k | 0 |
| $120k | 0 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Highest posted pay in Montana's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
Missoula County Public Schools, MT4 roles · 45 postings · 7 openPay overview →Open jobs →
City of Bozeman, MT1 role · 9 postingsOpen jobs →
State of Montana1 role · 8 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
Great Falls Public Schools, MT1 role · 5 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
Lake County, MT1 role · 5 postings · 1 open
Yellowstone County, MT1 role · 5 postings
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in Montana: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Montana?
The highest posted ranges are Registered Nurse at Gallatin County, MT ($39.68–$45.59/hr); Deputy Sheriff at Yellowstone County, MT ($35/hr); Highway Maintenance Technician at State of Montana ($29.59–$30.59/hr); Motor Vehicle Administrative Clerk at Gallatin County, MT ($23–$26/hr); Paraeducator at Missoula County Public Schools, MT ($21.46–$22.81/hr).
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.