Project Management Specialists Salary in Montana
Project Management Specialists in Montana have a median of $87,890 a year, below the national $102,320 (−14%); the state ranks 41st of 51 states by median. Project Management Specialists earn 80% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota, Idaho and Wyoming pay more (up to $96,160 in North Dakota) and South Dakota pays less (down to $82,250 in South Dakota). Montana employs 2,940 project management specialists, 5.74 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.84 is close to the national share.
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 | $28.21 | $34.05 | $42.25 | $58.25 | $68.83 | $46.41 | 2,940 | 5.74 | 0.84 |
| Annual | $58,680 | $70,830 | $87,890 | $121,160 | $143,170 | $96,530 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $29.61 | $37.71 | $49.19 | $63.99 | $80.76 | $53.24 | 1,066,670 | – | – |
| Annual | $61,580 | $78,440 | $102,320 | $133,100 | $167,970 | $110,740 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 41st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.84
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.74
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 project management 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 | $49.51 | $102,970 | $65,940 | $144,640 | 340 | 7.75 | 1.13 |
| Bozeman, MT | $47.64 | $99,090 | $61,410 | $139,030 | 670 | 9.26 | 1.35 |
| Billings, MT | $41.12 | $85,540 | $56,900 | $155,480 | 520 | 5.56 | 0.81 |
| Missoula, MT | $40.51 | $84,250 | $52,660 | $161,220 | 360 | 5.30 | 0.77 |
| Great Falls, MT | $40.18 | $83,580 | $58,860 | $138,070 | 160 | 4.40 | 0.64 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $49.07 | $102,060 | $60,830 | $134,250 | 160 | 4.14 | 0.60 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $38.43 | $79,920 | $53,040 | $136,180 | 130 | 2.21 | 0.32 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $36.51 | $75,940 | $53,560 | $135,770 | 390 | 4.69 | 0.68 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $42.25 | $87,890 | 2,940 | 0.84 |
| Idaho | $45.98 | $95,630 | 5,750 | 0.98 |
| North Dakota | $46.23 | $96,160 | 2,020 | 0.69 |
| South Dakota | $39.54 | $82,250 | 1,310 | 0.42 |
| Wyoming | $45.23 | $94,080 | 1,180 | 0.61 |
See the national page for Project Management 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.