Project Management Specialists pay in Montana
$96,530avg. a year
$46.41 an hour · 2,940 employed
Project Management Specialists in Montana earn an average of $96,530 a year. That is $14,210 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $110,740. The best-paying metro area is Helena, MT at $102,960.
$87,890Median pay
$46.41Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2021
#41Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Montana metro areas
Average pay for project management specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1340 jobs
Helena, MT
$102,960
$49.50 an hour
2670 jobs
Bozeman, MT
$99,070
$47.63 an hour
3520 jobs
Billings, MT
$98,730
$47.46 an hour
4360 jobs
Missoula, MT
$96,070
$46.19 an hour
5160 jobs
Great Falls, MT
$94,070
$45.23 an hour
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Project Management Specialists pay in Montana, charted
Pay over time
Montana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Montana project management specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Montana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $110,740 | $53.24 |
| Montana | $96,530 | $46.41 |
| Idaho | $103,630 | $49.82 |
| North Dakota | $100,790 | $48.46 |
| Wyoming | $98,200 | $47.21 |
| South Dakota | $88,360 | $42.48 |
Related jobs in Montana
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,550
- Human Resources Specialists$71,430
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71,250
- Management Analysts$93,910
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67,550
- Training and Development Specialists$66,830
Average pay, Montana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do project management specialists make in Montana?
The average is $96,530 a year, and the median is $87,890. That is $14,210 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $110,740.
What is the hourly wage in Montana?
$46.41 an hour on average; the median is $42.25.
Where in Montana do they earn the most?
Helena, MT ($102,960), followed by Bozeman, MT ($99,070). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Great Falls, MT ($94,070).
How does Montana rank?
Montana ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 13-1082. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national project management specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.