SOC 11-3121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Managers — Montana
Montana · 4 metro areas compared
In Montana the median wage is $115,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Montana the median wage is $115,280. That is 22.8% lower than the national median of $149,280. Pay ranges from under $81,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $186,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $96,920 to $143,150.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Montana ranks number 47th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Missoula records the highest median at $123,660. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,330 | −45.5% |
| 25th | $96,920 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $115,280 | −22.8% |
| 75th | $143,150 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $186,460 | +24.9% |
| Mean | $128,480 | −13.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $115,280 goes as far as $121,860 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$121,860US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,280 a year, 22.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,330 to $186,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $123,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Managers in Montana?
The median annual wage is $115,280, or $55.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $149,280, so pay in Montana is 22.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Montana earns more than $186,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Missoula, at $123,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Montana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data