Jobs, pay and daily life in Glendive, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Glendive is a city in Montana with 4,810 residents. The median household earns $72,670 a year and the median rent is $842 a month, which is 13.9% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Glendive compares. Among the 30 largest places in Montana, Glendive is #28 by population, #2 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #27 for remote work (#1 = most), #26 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Dawson County, is #26 of 56 counties for average pay ($50,128).
Glendive has 4,810 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Montana. It covers 3 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,385 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4, 10% older than the state median (44.4 against 40.4).
The median gross rent is $842 a month (rent plus utilities), 22% below the state median ($842 against $1,081). Over a year that is 13.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $182,600, which is 2.5 times the median household income ($72,670); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 70.3% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (70.3% against 69.2%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Dawson County was 2.3%. 56.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Dawson County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 86.5% drive alone, 0.2% use public transit, 6.4% walk, 3.6% work from home. 12.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 57% above the state average (12.9% against 8.2%).
23.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the state share (23.5% against 35.2%). 0.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 76% below the state share (0.6% against 2.3%). The poverty rate is 13.5%, 17% above the state rate (13.5% against 11.5%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 75°F (24.0°C), and the coolest is Jan at 22°F (-5.6°C). About 382 mm (15 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (80 mm) and Jan the driest (9 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Sidney (49 miles, rent 11% higher); Miles City (72 miles, rent 10% higher); Watford City (83 miles, rent 59% higher); Williston (90 miles, rent 33% higher). Rent differences are against Glendive; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
Federal jobs in Montana (252) →State guide: MontanaCountry guideDawson CountyMontana rankings
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There are 252 federal postings open in Montana (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 16.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 12.2% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
| Other services | 7.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 6.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Glendive lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County | 8,827 | $515 million | $58,358 | 3,382 | 407 | $50,128 | +1.7% | 2.3% | 4,176 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 544 | 30.1% | $36,592 | 1.61 |
| Accommodation and food services | 363 | 20.1% | $20,654 | 1.18 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 240 | 13.3% | $92,459 | 1.68 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 6.0% | $28,687 | 1.06 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 90 | 5.0% | $20,955 | 1.58 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 88 | 4.9% | $99,116 | 6.88 |
| Construction | 77 | 4.3% | $49,129 | 0.43 |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 4.2% | $62,202 | 0.55 |
| Professional and technical services | 59 | 3.3% | $66,618 | 0.25 |
| Information | 51 | 2.8% | $83,771 | 0.80 |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 2.1% | $44,382 | 0.14 |
| Administrative and waste services | 26 | 1.4% | $31,979 | 0.13 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 22 | 1.2% | $59,369 | 0.80 |
| Real estate and rental | 14 | 0.8% | $39,535 | 0.27 |
| Management of companies | 13 | 0.7% | $54,696 | 0.23 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.5% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 6.4% |
| Work from home | 3.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 12.9% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,670 |
| Income per person | $38,193 |
| Median gross rent per month | $842 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 13.9% |
| Median home value | $182,600 |
| Homeowners | 70.3% |
| Poverty rate | 13.5% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 5.65%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 23.5% |
| Born abroad | 0.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 56.4% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5.6 | 22 | 9 |
| Feb | -5.0 | 23 | 10 |
| Mar | 1.4 | 35 | 17 |
| Apr | 6.9 | 44 | 37 |
| May | 13.2 | 56 | 80 |
| Jun | 19.1 | 66 | 66 |
| Jul | 24.0 | 75 | 44 |
| Aug | 22.2 | 72 | 36 |
| Sep | 16.1 | 61 | 37 |
| Oct | 7.3 | 45 | 25 |
| Nov | 0.7 | 33 | 10 |
| Dec | -4.9 | 23 | 11 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney | MT | 49 mi | 6,171 | $62,538 | $931 |
| Miles City | MT | 72 mi | 8,407 | $67,727 | $926 |
| Watford City | ND | 83 mi | 6,039 | $102,260 | $1,336 |
| Williston | ND | 90 mi | 28,056 | $79,381 | $1,122 |
| Dickinson | ND | 91 mi | 25,357 | $82,696 | $957 |
| New Town | ND | 120 mi | 2,721 | $52,500 | $851 |
| Stanley | ND | 136 mi | 2,097 | $109,573 | $1,144 |
| Beulah | ND | 138 mi | 3,040 | $76,848 | $1,075 |
| Hazen | ND | 145 mi | 2,453 | $79,609 | $918 |
| Belle Fourche | SD | 174 mi | 5,804 | $65,071 | $983 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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4,810 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$842 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 13.9% of the median household income.
$72,670 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.3% (BLS county, Dawson County (latest month 2026M09)).
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