Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Missoula, MT
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Missoula area is $29.87 per hour ($62,130 a year), with the typical range running from $26.51 to $39.81. That ranks 292nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 298th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Missoula and what they pay.
- $29.87median pay per hour, Missoula
- $27–$40typical range per hour
- 150employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Missoula, MT
The metro median is 2% below the Montana statewide median of $30.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 150 compliance officers employed in the Missoula metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.86 | $47,550 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.51 | $55,140 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.87 | $62,130 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.81 | $82,800 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.22 | $106,540 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Missoula ranks
- 292nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 298th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 5 Montana metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Missoula
- Overall prices in Missoula run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.87 median hour buys what $30.97 buys at the national price level, 18% 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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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | 135 mi | $31.94/hr | 60,013 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 142 mi | $29.23/hr | 57,355 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 160 mi | $36.86/hr | 108,267 |
| Bozeman, MT | 164 mi | $35.53/hr | 57,894 |
| Spokane, WA | 169 mi | $36.86/hr | 230,609 |
| Pasco, WA | 246 mi | $43.83/hr | 81,724 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Montana
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
Montana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Missoula, MT?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Missoula metro area have a median pay of $29.87 per hour, about $62,130 a year. The middle half earn between $26.51 and $39.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Missoula a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Missoula ranks 298th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 292nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Montana license to work in Missoula as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. 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 regulatory affairs specialists in Missoula?
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- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60
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