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Distribution Manager Salary in Montana (2026)
$52.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,183/year ($6,682/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 19th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 300 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $108,180 a year — though pay ranges from $66,300 for newcomers to $146,570 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $146,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 300 Distribution Manager jobs in Montana (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Distribution Manager salary of $108,180 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 $80,183 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $108,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,970 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,276 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,751 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,183 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,682 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Montana?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Montana is $108,180 per year ($52.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,440 and $130,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Montana?
- On the median salary of $108,180, a single filer in Montana takes home about $80,183 per year ($6,682 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 300 Distribution Manager 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.