Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Montana
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Montana earn a median salary of $70,230 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.9% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 2,020 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $60,060 to $79,810 depending on location.
$70,230
Avg median salary in Montana
$79,810
Highest paying metro
$60,060
Lowest paying metro
2,020
Employed in Montana
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Montana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | $79,810 | $66,460 | $93,530 | 130 |
| Missoula, MT | $76,760 | $72,110 | $84,280 | 170 |
| Bozeman, MT | $74,980 | $72,090 | $88,960 | 190 |
| Helena, MT | $73,820 | $60,830 | $75,810 | 150 |
| Billings, MT | $70,160 | $64,330 | $82,880 | 310 |
| West Montana | $65,370 | $61,060 | $78,640 | 370 |
| East-Central Montana | $60,880 | $53,830 | $72,220 | 580 |
| Southwest Montana | $60,060 | $57,240 | $65,390 | 120 |