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SOC 29-1051 · Montana

Pharmacists Salary in Montana

Pharmacists in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $148,330 a year) and the least in Missoula ($121,590), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacists average at $137,160 and the median at $142,080 for 1,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $140,920.

$148Khighest: Bozeman

$122Klowest: Missoula

770jobs in these metros

5metro areas

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Pharmacists average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$148,330
Billings$143,450
Helena$141,320
Great Falls$135,060
Missoula$121,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$148,330	$159,500	$147,430	$105,630	103
Billings	$143,450	$142,080	$133,280	$102,570	94
Helena	$141,320	$146,400	$134,800	$101,235	96
Great Falls	$135,060	$136,560	$131,460	$97,310	97
Missoula	$121,590	$137,220	$114,190	$88,860	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Pharmacists salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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. SOC code 29-1051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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