Psychologist Salary in Montana
Based on 150+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$68,160
$32.77/hr
vs National Average
$97,188
-29.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $144K
150 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Psychologist in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,800 |
| 25th percentile | $57,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,160 |
| 75th percentile | $107,850 |
| 90th percentile | $143,640 |
Top-Paying Industries for Psychologist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Psychologists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Psychologists in Montana tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $131,040 | — |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $112,010 | 5K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $101,960 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $99,770 | 63K |
| Educational Services | $91,550 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Psychologist in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Montana) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,160 |
| 2026 (projected) | $70,205 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,160 | $97,188 |
| 2026 (projected) | $70,205 | $100,104 |
Psychologist Salary by Experience Level in Montana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $57,630 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $68,160 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $107,850 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $143,640 |
Psychologist Salary in Other States
Related Psychologist Salaries in Montana
How other high-demand occupations in Montana compare to Psychologist ($68,160 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Psychologist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in MT | $103,800 | +52.3% | $49.90/hr |
| Medical Scientist in MT | $101,950 | +49.6% | $49.01/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in MT | $80,770 | +18.5% | $38.83/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in MT | $80,260 | +17.8% | $38.59/hr |
| Geoscientist in MT | $75,520 | +10.8% | $36.31/hr |
| Chemist in MT | $61,890 | -9.2% | $29.75/hr |
| Market Research Analyst in MT | $68,080 | -0.1% | $32.73/hr |
| Compliance Officer in MT | $66,660 | -2.2% | $32.05/hr |
| Police Officer in MT | $70,050 | +2.8% | $33.68/hr |
| Loan Officer in MT | $71,570 | +5.0% | $34.41/hr |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist in MT | $71,580 | +5.0% | $34.41/hr |
| Librarian in MT | $63,870 | -6.3% | $30.71/hr |