Cost of hiring in Montana
Bookkeeper is the largest of these 17 jobs in Montana, with about 6,980 people[1]. Medians run from $37,360 a year for virtual receptionists to $87,890 for project coordinators.
17roles with BLS pay data
41,920people in these roles
$87,890top median: project coordinator
$37,360lowest median: virtual receptionist
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Montana
| Role | Median per year | Employer cost | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | $125,557 | -14.1% | 2,940 | |
| Accountant | $108,300 | -9.4% | 4,730 | |
| Marketing Specialist | $97,257 | -13.6% | 1,460 | |
| Recruiter | $91,129 | -16.0% | 2,340 | |
| Office Manager | $89,357 | -10.0% | 4,030 | |
| Executive Assistant | $85,357 | -22.0% | 550 | |
| Sales Development Representative | $83,886 | -16.1% | 1,730 | |
| Paralegal | $81,843 | -8.9% | 1,010 | |
| Payroll Specialist | $78,629 | -5.5% | 530 | |
| HR Assistant | $71,529 | -1.1% | 140 | |
| Bookkeeper | $67,529 | -6.7% | 6,980 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | $64,700 | +1.2% | 4,910 | |
| Administrative Assistant | $62,771 | -7.6% | 4,520 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | $62,486 | -4.8% | 4,410 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | $60,486 | +2.4% | 300 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | $60,000 | -9.0% | 60 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | $53,371 | -1.7% | 1,280 |
Employer cost adds benefits and payroll taxes at 30.0% of total compensation, the US private-industry share[2]. Treat it as an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Metro areas in Montana
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 7,460 | 15 |
| West Montana (Nonmetro) | 6,920 | 14 |
| Bozeman, MT | 5,430 | 13 |
| Missoula, MT | 5,420 | 14 |
| East-Central Montana (Nonmetro) | 4,200 | 14 |
| Helena, MT | 4,070 | 14 |
| Southwest Montana (Nonmetro) | 2,890 | 14 |
| Great Falls, MT | 2,750 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Montana?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $87,890 a year, about $125,557 with benefits.
Which role costs the least in Montana?
Virtual Receptionist, with a median of $37,360 a year, about $53,371 with benefits.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025: https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.