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Real Estate Agent Salary in Montana (2026)
$38.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,369/year ($5,114/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 7th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 42% above the national average. Of the 370 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $79,100 a year — though pay ranges from $49,010 for newcomers to $194,630 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $194,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 370 Real Estate Agent jobs in Montana (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $79,100 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 $61,369 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $79,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,572 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,051 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,108 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,369 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Montana?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Montana is $79,100 per year ($38.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,590 and $91,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Montana?
- On the median salary of $79,100, a single filer in Montana takes home about $61,369 per year ($5,114 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 370 Real Estate Agent 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.