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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Montana (2026)
$17.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,375/year ($2,531/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,490 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Montana (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $36,270 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 $30,375 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $36,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,172 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,775 |
| Montana state income tax | −$948 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,375 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Montana?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Montana is $36,270 per year ($17.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,510 and $43,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Montana?
- On the median salary of $36,270, a single filer in Montana takes home about $30,375 per year ($2,531 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 13,490 Retail Sales Associate 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.