Imagine Making These Wages in Montana Now

• On January 1, 2025, the state of Montana lifted the hourly minimum wage to $10.55 per hour
• In 50 years, the Montana minimum wage has risen by nearly $10 per hour
• Montana minimum wages are the highest of the surrounding states

Imagine Making These Wages in Montana Now

Over the years we have probably all had various jobs that have paid us a minimum wage.  Maybe it was stocking shelves, packing groceries or even a lawn care business during the summer.

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Do you remember what you were paid for those jobs back in the day?  What was the minimum wage that you were earning by making sure people had a cold one from the cooler?

New Minimum Wage in Montana for 2025 in Effect Now

As of January 1, 2025, the Montana Legislature has set the minimum wage in the state at $10.55 per hour.  Which is way more than I made working for the ranch as youngster.  10-hour days, 6 days per week at $400 per month.  But hey, it was 1983!

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How much has the minimum wage changed in Montana through the years?  Statistics through the state offer a glimpse at just how much more we make, at least on paper, since 1968.

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How Many Montana Workers Could Make it on This Amount Today?

When it comes to a minimum wage in Montana, statistics date back to 1971 from the Department of Labor.  In that year and until 1975 residents were making just $1.60 per hour.

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We've gathered over 50 years of data for you below in our gallery to compare your current salary from years past.  How much were you making in any of the given years?  Let us know with our app chat feature on our downloadable app above.