Human Resources Specialists Salary in Montana
In Montana, human resources specialists earn a median $63,790 a year, well below the national median of $75,940 (−16%); the state ranks 46th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Every neighbouring state pays more: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho range from $64,990 in Idaho to $75,630 in North Dakota. Montana employs 2,340 human resources specialists, 4.57 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.78 means it is less common in Montana than nationally.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $21.63 | $25.67 | $30.67 | $39.08 | $52.01 | $34.34 | 2,340 | 4.57 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $44,990 | $53,390 | $63,790 | $81,280 | $108,180 | $71,430 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.69 | $28.18 | $36.51 | $47.78 | $61.89 | $39.42 | 912,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,180 | $58,610 | $75,940 | $99,380 | $128,720 | $81,990 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 46th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.57
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for human resources specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $37.51 | $78,020 | $48,980 | $111,550 | 280 | 6.30 | 1.07 |
| Billings, MT | $31.47 | $65,470 | $47,860 | $119,680 | 440 | 4.68 | 0.80 |
| Bozeman, MT | $30.81 | $64,080 | $48,420 | $108,830 | 320 | 4.41 | 0.75 |
| Great Falls, MT | $30.16 | $62,740 | $44,120 | $103,320 | 170 | 4.65 | 0.79 |
| Missoula, MT | $29.99 | $62,380 | $44,440 | $91,130 | 280 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $30.09 | $62,600 | $48,300 | $104,480 | 140 | 3.50 | 0.60 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $29.93 | $62,250 | $44,990 | $89,860 | 350 | 4.18 | 0.71 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $29.72 | $61,820 | $44,990 | $86,650 | 210 | 3.56 | 0.61 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $30.67 | $63,790 | 2,340 | 0.78 |
| Idaho | $31.25 | $64,990 | 3,930 | 0.78 |
| North Dakota | $36.36 | $75,630 | 1,710 | 0.68 |
| South Dakota | $32.50 | $67,590 | 1,340 | 0.50 |
| Wyoming | $32.20 | $66,970 | 1,000 | 0.60 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.