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Engineering Manager Salary in Montana (2026)
$70.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $104,188/year ($8,682/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 46th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 560 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $146,030 a year — though pay ranges from $105,270 for newcomers to $204,300 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $122,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $146,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $176,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $204,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 560 Engineering Manager jobs in Montana (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Engineering Manager salary of $146,030 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 $104,188 — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
| Gross (median) | $146,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$23,781 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,171 |
| Montana state income tax | −$6,890 |
| Take-home (annual) | $104,188 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,682 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Montana?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Montana is $146,030 per year ($70.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $122,110 and $176,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Montana?
- On the median salary of $146,030, a single filer in Montana takes home about $104,188 per year ($8,682 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 560 Engineering 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.