Accountants and Auditors Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $73,350 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.27
10th percentile $47,860
90th percentile $120,090
Employed locally 300
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,860
    25th
    $59,340
    50th (median)
    $73,350
    75th
    $90,990
    90th
    $120,090

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 111% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $79,100
    Billings, MT $78,190
    Bozeman, MT $75,910
    Helena, MT $72,550
    Sumter, SC $72,550
    Missoula, MT $71,470

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,550
    Project Management Specialists $84,260
    Human Resources Specialists $58,820
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,020
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,520
    Cost Estimators $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Great Falls, MT is $35.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.87 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Great Falls, MT is 10.2% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $47,860 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,340.