Technology Montana (MT) Rank #31 of 50

DevOps Engineer Salary in Montana

The median devops engineer salary in Montana is $115,388 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $126,800.

Median Salary

$115,388

vs National

$-11,412

State Rank

#31 of 50

Cost of Living

95%

DevOps Engineer Salary in Montana by Experience

In Montana, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $74,620, while experienced professionals earn up to $161,980 per year. The cost of living index in Montana is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$74,620

$-7,380 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$116,480

$-11,520 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$161,980

$-16,020 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montana

Percentile	MT Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$72,982	$80,200	$-7,218
25th Percentile	$92,820	$102,000	$-9,180
Median (50th)	$115,388	$126,800	$-11,412
75th Percentile	$145,600	$160,000	$-14,400
90th Percentile	$177,450	$195,000	$-17,550

DevOps Engineer Salary by City in Montana

The largest employment areas for devops engineers in Montana include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Billings, MT

$116,656

Pop. 117,116 · COL 96%

Missoula, MT

$124,264

Pop. 75,516 · COL 102%

Great Falls, MT

$106,512

Pop. 60,442 · COL 88%

Bozeman, MT

$140,748

Pop. 53,293 · COL 115%

Helena, MT

$114,120

Pop. 32,315 · COL 94%

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Montana

Education

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

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook in Montana

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Montana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.