Environmental Scientist Salary in Montana
Based on 570+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$80,260
$38.587/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
+0.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $125K
570 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,290 |
| 25th percentile | $66,300 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,260 |
| 75th percentile | $93,140 |
| 90th percentile | $124,800 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,510 |
| 2023 | $78,480 |
| 2024 | $78,510 |
| 2025 | $80,260 |
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,510 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $78,480 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $78,510 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $80,260 | $80,042 |