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Cloud Architect Salary in Montana

The median cloud architect salary in Montana is $128,310 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $141,000.

Median Salary
$128,310
vs National
$-12,690
State Rank
#31 of 50
Cost of Living
95%

Cloud Architect Salary in Montana by Experience

In Montana, an entry-level cloud architect earns around $89,180, while experienced professionals earn up to $177,450 per year. The cost of living index in Montana is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$89,180
$-8,820 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$129,220
$-12,780 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$177,450
$-17,550 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montana

Percentile MT Salary
10th Percentile $86,450
25th Percentile $107,380
Median (50th) $128,310
75th Percentile $159,250
90th Percentile $191,100

Major Cities for Cloud Architects in Montana

The largest employment areas for cloud architects in Montana include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Billings, MT
Metro area for cloud architect employment
Missoula, MT
Metro area for cloud architect employment
Great Falls, MT
Metro area for cloud architect employment
Bozeman, MT
Metro area for cloud architect employment
Helena, MT
Metro area for cloud architect employment

How to Become a Cloud Architect in Montana

Education

Most cloud architect positions require a bachelor's degree. Montana has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWSAzureGCPCloud ArchitectureNetworkingSecurity

Job Outlook in Montana

Nationally, cloud architect employment is projected to grow 23% over the next decade (much faster than average). Montana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.