As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Missoula, MT is $217,004, equivalent to $104 per hour, $4,173 weekly, or $18,084 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Missoula, MT vary widely, spanning from $187,013 to $271,462. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($201,305) and 75th percentile ($245,509), while top earners (90th percentile) make $271,462 per year. This $44,204 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Missoula Project Controller often earn 9.5% lower than national averages. However, Missoula currently ranks 802 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $187,013 Missoula, MT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $201,305 Missoula, MT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $217,004 Missoula, MT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $245,509 Missoula, MT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $271,462 Missoula, MT April 01, 2026
25% $201,305 10% $187,013 90% $271,462 75% $245,509 $217,004 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Missoula, MT. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $201,305 to $245,509 with the average base salary of $217,004. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $218,887 to $340,562 with the average total cash compensation of $271,592.

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About Missoula, Montana    Missoula is located at the western edge of Montana approximately 45 miles (70 km) from the Idaho border. The city is at an elevation of 3,209 feet (97....More

Missoula, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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