Wages Across Montana Continue to Rise at a Nation-Leading Pace
According to recent data from ADP Pay Insights, wages in Montana are increasing faster than in nearly any other state. From October 2024 to October 2025, job-stayers in the state experienced an average pay rise of 5.4 percent, ranking Montana third nationwide for wage growth.
The median annual salary for job-stayers in Montana now stands at $64,800. In comparison, national wage growth averaged 4.5 percent for job-stayers and 6.7 percent for job-changers.
Industry and Employment Trends
Across the United States, the financial activities and manufacturing sectors led pay increases, each recording gains slightly above 5 percent year over year.
ADP also reported that private employers added 42,000 jobs in October, with notable growth in education, health services, trade, transportation, and utilities. Meanwhile, professional business services, information, and leisure and hospitality continued to face job losses.
ADP’s Statement
“As we enter the final stretch of the year, how are wages trending for workers across Montana? New data from ADP Pay Insights finds job-stayers in Montana saw their pay increase 5.4% year-over-year from October 2024 to October 2025, which ranked number three amongst all states for wage growth.”
ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, stated that the median annual salary for job-stayers in Montana reached $64,800 in October 2025.
Author’s Summary
Montana ranks third nationwide for wage growth, with steady job gains in education and health services and continued pay acceleration across multiple industries.