Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Montana
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Montana was $146,030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $122,110 and $176,400.
The Montana median is $25,240 below the national median of $171,270, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about montana?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $105,270 | $122,110 | $146,030 | $176,400 | $204,300 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50.61 | $58.71 | $70.21 | $84.81 | $98.22 |
BLS estimated 560 workers employed in this occupation in Montana. Location quotient: 0.78.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120,810 | $139,360 | $171,270 | $212,500 | $262,760 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.08 | $67.00 | $82.34 | $102.16 | $126.33 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $108,480 | $128,680 | $159,120 |
| May 2025 | $122,110 | $146,030 | $176,400 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, Montana. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | $163,110 | $130,580 to $179,730 |
| Helena, MT | $126,900 | $119,610 to $175,030 |
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