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Pharmacist Salary in Montana (2026)
$68.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,711/year ($8,476/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $142,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $158,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,190 Pharmacist jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Pharmacist salary of $142,080 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 $101,711 — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
| Gross (median) | $142,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,833 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,869 |
| Montana state income tax | −$6,667 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,711 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,476 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Montana?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Montana is $142,080 per year ($68.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,000 and $158,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $142,080, a single filer in Montana takes home about $101,711 per year ($8,476 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,190 Pharmacist 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.