Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Montana
Ranked #35 of 51 · MT
12.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,540 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $70,050
Employment 2,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $55,330P25 $59,860 Median $70,050P75 $77,500P90 $84,150
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Montana earn between $55,330 and $84,150. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Montana is $69,540, about 12.2% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | $78,870 | $78,430 | 130 |
| Missoula, MT | $77,610 | $78,380 | 170 |
| Helena, MT | $75,430 | $71,550 | 200 |
| Bozeman, MT | $74,320 | $77,530 | 180 |
| Billings, MT | $72,070 | $73,020 | 320 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $64,720 | $66,830 | 410 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $62,620 | $63,090 | 130 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $60,950 | $63,470 | 610 |