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HR Specialist Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$63,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.67/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
2,340
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,399 #48 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Montana, explained

Human resources specialists in Montana earn a median of $63,790 per year ($30.67 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $44,990, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $108,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $63,790 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $63,790 is worth about $67,399 in national buying power — ranking Montana #48 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,990
$21.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,790
$30.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,180
$52.01/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $63,790 $67,399
North Dakota $75,630 $85,017 −$11,840
South Dakota $67,590 $76,299 −$3,800
Wyoming $66,970 $72,251 −$3,180
Idaho $64,990 $68,057 −$1,200

HR Specialist in Montana: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Montana?

Human resources specialists in Montana earn a median of $63,790 per year ($30.67 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Montana pay human resources specialists well?

At $63,790, Montana pays 16% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 2,340 work in the state.

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