Prevailing Wage in Montana
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 224 certified filings in Montana
$69,876Median Prevailing Wage
$107,239Avg. Actual Salary
+31%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
224Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Montana is $69,876 across 224 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 31% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Montana
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 83 | $51,850 |
| Level II | 69 | $70,803 |
| Level III | 21 | $81,619 |
| Level IV | 17 | $96,158 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Montana: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Technologist | 16 | $58,884 | $74,782 |
| Assistant Professor | 12 | $66,752 | $67,168 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER | 5 | $30,386 | $43,506 |
| Special Education Teacher | 4 | $48,454 | $49,650 |
| MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST | 4 | $56,180 | $72,644 |
| Elementary School Teacher/Health & Wellness Committee Chair | 4 | $42,271 | $42,271 |
| Critical Float Pool Registered Nurse | 4 | $71,609 | $71,609 |
| Teacher | 3 | $41,430 | $53,528 |
| SENIOR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER | 3 | $89,585 | $96,830 |
| Registered Nurse (ER, ICU, OB, and Surgery) | 3 | $89,066 | $94,279 |
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