Fastest-growing jobs in Montana

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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +3.4% (250 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 7,670
--- Employment in 2023: 7,420
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $45,600

#50. Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +3.4% (130 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 3,970
--- Employment in 2023: 3,840
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $60,560

#49. First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +3.5% (40 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,180
--- Employment in 2023: 1,140
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $59,900

#48. Training and Development Specialists
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +3.6% (560 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 15,940
--- Employment in 2023: 15,380
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $29,280

#47. Fast Food and Counter Workers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +3.8% (200 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 5,430
--- Employment in 2023: 5,230
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $45,710

#46. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +4.0% (50 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,310
--- Employment in 2023: 1,260
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $71,440

#45. Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +4.1% (60 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,540
--- Employment in 2023: 1,480
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $45,820

#44. Dental Assistants
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +4.4% (80 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,910
--- Employment in 2023: 1,830
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $53,410

#43. Computer User Support Specialists
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +4.5% (60 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,400
--- Employment in 2023: 1,340
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $46,980

#42. Pharmacy Technicians
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +4.6% (310 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 7,050
--- Employment in 2023: 6,740
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $59,060

#41. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +5.0% (100 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,120
--- Employment in 2023: 2,020
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $28,270

#40. Dishwashers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +5.0% (90 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,880
--- Employment in 2023: 1,790
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $80,390

#39. Civil Engineers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +5.4% (140 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,720
--- Employment in 2023: 2,580
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $57,060

#38. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +6.2% (540 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 9,200
--- Employment in 2023: 8,660
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $37,390

#37. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +6.6% (140 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,270
--- Employment in 2023: 2,130
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $36,690

#36. Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +6.6% (290 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 4,680
--- Employment in 2023: 4,390
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $74,400

#35. Accountants and Auditors
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +6.7% (110 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,760
--- Employment in 2023: 1,650
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $45,360

#34. Billing and Posting Clerks
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +6.7% (300 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 4,800
--- Employment in 2023: 4,500
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $39,300

#33. Nursing Assistants
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +7.2% (90 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,340
--- Employment in 2023: 1,250
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $63,330

#32. Compliance Officers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +8.2% (800 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 10,540
--- Employment in 2023: 9,740
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $81,560

#31. Registered Nurses
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +8.6% (160 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,010
--- Employment in 2023: 1,850
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $65,140

#30. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +9.0% (390 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 4,720
--- Employment in 2023: 4,330
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $49,230

#29. Construction Laborers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +9.9% (130 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,440
--- Employment in 2023: 1,310
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $38,300

#28. Security Guards
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +9.9% (120 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,330
--- Employment in 2023: 1,210
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $137,230

#27. Pharmacists
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +10.9% (130 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,320
--- Employment in 2023: 1,190
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $49,700

#26. Correctional Officers and Jailers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +11.5% (200 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,940
--- Employment in 2023: 1,740
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $54,310

#25. Forest and Conservation Technicians
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +12.2% (220 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,020
--- Employment in 2023: 1,800
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $60,320

#24. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +13.0% (160 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,390
--- Employment in 2023: 1,230
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $42,220

#23. Counter and Rental Clerks
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +14.7% (160 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,250
--- Employment in 2023: 1,090
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $49,630

#22. Child, Family, and School Social Workers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +15.2% (640 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 4,850
--- Employment in 2023: 4,210
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $72,690

#21. Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +15.9% (370 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,700
--- Employment in 2023: 2,330
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $31,420

#20. Food Preparation Workers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.1% (150 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,080
--- Employment in 2023: 930
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $40,000

#19. Tire Repairers and Changers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.2% (220 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,580
--- Employment in 2023: 1,360
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $45,810

#18. Bus Drivers, School
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.3% (160 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,140
--- Employment in 2023: 980
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $63,240

#17. Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +16.3% (140 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,000
--- Employment in 2023: 860
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $28,590

#16. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +17.3% (170 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,150
--- Employment in 2023: 980
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $32,290

#15. Animal Caretakers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +17.4% (210 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,420
--- Employment in 2023: 1,210
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $27,860

#14. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +17.8% (160 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,060
--- Employment in 2023: 900
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $41,940

#13. Self-Enrichment Teachers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.3% (390 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,520
--- Employment in 2023: 2,130
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $61,460

#12. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +18.9% (230 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,450
--- Employment in 2023: 1,220
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $58,630

#11. Public Relations Specialists
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +20.0% (1,360 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 8,170
--- Employment in 2023: 6,810
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $36,830

#10. Cooks, Restaurant
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +20.7% (240 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,400
--- Employment in 2023: 1,160
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $126,190

#9. Financial Managers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +22.1% (190 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,050
--- Employment in 2023: 860
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $133,640

#8. Nurse Practitioners
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +24.2% (290 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,490
--- Employment in 2023: 1,200
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $35,810

#7. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +26.2% (430 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,070
--- Employment in 2023: 1,640
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $31,440

#6. Childcare Workers
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +26.7% (550 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,610
--- Employment in 2023: 2,060
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $85,140

#5. Project Management Specialists
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +28.7% (270 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,210
--- Employment in 2023: 940
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $68,360

#4. Cost Estimators
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +39.8% (450 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,580
--- Employment in 2023: 1,130
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $85,760

#3. Management Analysts
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +40.3% (310 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 1,080
--- Employment in 2023: 770
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $48,230

#2. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
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- Increase in employment 2023-2024: +116.7% (1,190 employees)
--- Employment in 2024: 2,210
--- Employment in 2023: 1,020
--- Median annual salary in 2024: $28,410

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

#1. Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
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