Economist Salary in Montana
Based on 90+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$89,340
$42.952/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
-19.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $116K
90 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Economist in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,850 |
| 25th percentile | $73,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $89,340 |
| 75th percentile | $105,050 |
| 90th percentile | $116,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,510 |
| 2023 | $93,870 |
| 2024 | $95,990 |
| 2025 | $89,340 |
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,510 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $93,870 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $95,990 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $89,340 | $111,296 |