Chemist Salary in Montana
Based on 300+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$61,890
$29.75/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-32.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $115K
300 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,260 |
| 25th percentile | $49,400 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,890 |
| 75th percentile | $80,160 |
| 90th percentile | $115,390 |
Top-Paying Industries for Chemist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Chemists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Chemists in Montana tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $123,380 | 610 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,840 | 3K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,990 | 190 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $107,330 | 10K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $96,840 | 160 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Montana) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,040 |
| 2023 | $61,210 |
| 2024 | $60,100 |
| 2025 | $61,890 |
| 2026 (projected) | $63,733 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,040 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $61,210 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $60,100 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $61,890 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $63,733 | $94,750 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Montana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $49,400 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $61,890 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $80,160 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $115,390 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Montana
How other high-demand occupations in Montana compare to Chemist ($61,890 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in MT | $103,800 | +67.7% | $49.90/hr |
| Medical Scientist in MT | $101,950 | +64.7% | $49.01/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in MT | $80,770 | +30.5% | $38.83/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in MT | $80,260 | +29.7% | $38.59/hr |
| Geoscientist in MT | $75,520 | +22.0% | $36.31/hr |
| Psychologist in MT | $68,160 | +10.1% | $32.77/hr |
| Interior Designer in MT | $61,770 | -0.2% | $29.70/hr |
| Editor in MT | $61,750 | -0.2% | $29.69/hr |
| Insurance Sales Agent in MT | $62,040 | +0.2% | $29.83/hr |
| Web Developer in MT | $62,060 | +0.3% | $29.84/hr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse in MT | $62,210 | +0.5% | $29.91/hr |
| Middle School Teacher in MT | $61,550 | -0.5% | $29.59/hr |