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Project Manager Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$87,890/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.25/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
2,940
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$92,863 #43 of 51

Project Manager pay in Montana, explained

Project managers in Montana earn a median of $87,890 per year ($42.25 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $58,680, while the most experienced project managers reach about $143,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $87,890 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $87,890 is worth about $92,863 in national buying power — ranking Montana #43 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,680
$28.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$87,890
$42.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$143,170
$68.83/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $87,890 $92,863
North Dakota $96,160 $108,095 −$8,270
Idaho $95,630 $100,142 −$7,740
Wyoming $94,080 $101,499 −$6,190
South Dakota $82,250 $92,848 +$5,640

Project Manager in Montana: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Montana?

Project managers in Montana earn a median of $87,890 per year ($42.25 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Montana pay project managers well?

At $87,890, Montana pays 14% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 2,940 work in the state.

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