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Average salary by job family in Great Falls
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $126,790 |
|---|---|
| Management | $109,510 |
| Legal | $90,500 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,870 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $84,390 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $80,200 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,230 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,470 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,950 |
| Protective Service | $57,890 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $56,130 |
| Production | $53,970 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,310 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $51,810 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,710 |
| Sales and Related | $46,220 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,760 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,820 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,320 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,310 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,770 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $31,920 |
Highest-paying jobs in Great Falls
- Family Medicine Physicians$378,060
- Chief Executives$223,270
- Personal Financial Advisors$200,910
- Marketing Managers$161,480
- Financial Managers$159,860
- Dentists, General$158,150
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,980
- Physician Assistants$138,210
- Pharmacists$135,060
- Nurse Practitioners$130,040
Most common jobs in Great Falls and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,340 | $29,020 | $28,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,130 | $36,000 | $35,000 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 990 | $34,490 | $34,540 |
| Registered Nurses | 880 | $82,670 | $78,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 790 | $38,490 | $36,760 |
| Cashiers | 760 | $31,790 | $31,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 720 | $45,700 | $44,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | 690 | $104,370 | $88,780 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 590 | $37,120 | $35,920 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 510 | $55,560 | $54,460 |
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Cost of living in Great Falls
Prices in the Great Falls area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,170 therefore buys what $61,098 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $344,945, 5.2 times the median household income of $66,203.
$344,945typical home value
$66,203median household income
96.8BEA price parity
84,601metro population
Take-home pay in Great Falls
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,870 | $30,072 | $2,506 |
| Median wage | $46,510 | $38,122 | $3,177 |
| Average wage | $59,170 | $47,699 | $3,975 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,910 | $52,738 | $4,395 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Great Falls
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical17 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$378K
- Dentists, General$158K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Physical Therapists$90K
- Occupational Therapists$88K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$80K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Opticians, Dispensing$45K
Management14 jobs
- Chief Executives$223K
- Marketing Managers$161K
- Financial Managers$160K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$124K
- Managers, All Other$119K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$115K
- Construction Managers$113K
- General and Operations Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Lodging Managers$65K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$201K
- Logisticians$100K
- Project Management Specialists$94K
- Management Analysts$92K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Accountants and Auditors$75K
- Cost Estimators$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
- Fundraisers$62K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$57K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$77K
- Electricians$74K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Carpenters$59K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55K
- Roofers$52K
- Construction Laborers$51K
- Glaziers$45K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$65K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Protective Service5 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media4 jobs
Production13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$64K
- Machinists$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Bakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$65K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Clergy$60K
- Healthcare Social Workers$59K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$44K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$42K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Educational Instruction and Library14 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Instructional Coordinators$62K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Library Technicians$41K
- Tutors$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28K
Office and Administrative Support27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43K
- New Accounts Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Tellers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- File Clerks$33K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$121K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$79K
- Insurance Sales Agents$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
Healthcare Support5 jobs
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Bartenders$26K
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Salary in Great Falls: questions
What is a good salary in Great Falls?
Half of all workers in the Great Falls metro earn less than $46,510 and the average is $59,170. Earning more than $65,910 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Great Falls to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $67,569, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Great Falls?
Family Medicine Physicians ($378,060), Chief Executives ($223,270), Personal Financial Advisors ($200,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Great Falls, MT (24500), all occupations and 212 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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