Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Great Falls, MT
Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Great Falls area centers on $22.88 per hour, or about $47,580 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.38 and the upper quarter over $28.80. That ranks 344th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 335th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls. The free report below lists employers near Great Falls and what they pay.
- $22.88median pay per hour, Great Falls
- $17–$29typical range per hour
- 150employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Great Falls, MT
The metro median is 11% below the Montana statewide median of $25.68 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 150 computer user support specialists employed in the Great Falls metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.00 | $29,120 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.38 | $36,150 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.88 | $47,580 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.80 | $59,900 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.58 | $76,090 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Great Falls ranks
- 344th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 335th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 5 Montana metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for healthcare it support specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer User Support Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Great Falls
- Overall prices in Great Falls run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.88 median hour buys what $23.63 buys at the national price level, 19% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $41,184
- Per month: $3,432
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Great Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Great Falls
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc Great Falls, MT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital Great Falls, MT | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 126 mi | $27.76/hr | 57,894 |
| Missoula, MT | 135 mi | $23.86/hr | 78,204 |
| Billings, MT | 176 mi | $25.94/hr | 121,483 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 256 mi | $24.09/hr | 57,355 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 277 mi | $29.64/hr | 108,267 |
| Spokane, WA | 286 mi | $29.64/hr | 230,609 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Montana · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Montana
Healthcare IT support specialists keep workstations, devices and clinical applications running for care teams.
- Help desk or desktop support experience
- CompTIA A+ or similar for many roles
- Comfort working with clinical staff
Montana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Great Falls, MT?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Great Falls metro area have a median pay of $22.88 per hour, about $47,580 a year. The middle half earn between $17.38 and $28.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Great Falls a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Great Falls ranks 335th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 344th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Great Falls?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls, led by Benefis Hospitals Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Montana license to work in Great Falls as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare it support specialists in Great Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 7 postings$37.08/ hr$33–$41
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 1 posting$60.58/ hr$50–$72
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 1 posting$54.74/ hr$42–$67
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63
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