Baker Salary in Montana (2026)
$17.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,079/year ($2,590/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 21st of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 990 Baker jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $37,200 a year — though pay ranges from $26,080 for newcomers to $50,670 at the top.
Baker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 990 Baker jobs in Montana (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Baker salary of $37,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,079 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $37,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,284 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,846 |
| Montana state income tax | −$992 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,079 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,590 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Montana?
- The median Baker salary in Montana is $37,200 per year ($17.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,420 and $42,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $37,200, a single filer in Montana takes home about $31,079 per year ($2,590 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 990 Baker jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.