Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Montana
The median recruiter in Montana earned $63,790 a year in May 2025[1], 16.0% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Montana at #46 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $44,990 | $63,790 | $108,180 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Montana earns $53,390–$81,280; the top tenth earns $108,180 or more, 2.4 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Montana median that makes about $91,129 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Montana
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $84,610 | 280 | |
| Billings, MT | $88,850 | 440 | |
| Bozeman, MT | $81,010 | 320 | |
| Great Falls, MT | $75,760 | 170 | |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $77,260 | 140 | |
| Missoula, MT | $77,310 | 280 | |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $77,310 | 350 | |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $73,220 | 210 |
Helena, MT pays the most ($78,020) and East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area the least ($61,820): $16,200 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
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Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Montana?
The median was $63,790 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $53,390 to $81,280.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Montana?
About $91,129 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Montana do recruiters earn the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $78,020 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131071.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.