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How much does a biological scientist make in Bozeman?

$106,300a year

Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Bozeman, MT metro area. That is $51.12 an hour or $8,861 a month.

Hourly
$51.12
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
23 of 156
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,370Median: $106,300Highest 10%: $113,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,370$30.47
25th$78,850$37.91
Median$106,300$51.12
75th$113,600$54.62
90th$113,600$54.62

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for biological scientists.

Helena, MT$103,400
Billings, MT$94,520
Missoula, MT$82,140
Biological Scientist salary in Montana Biological Scientist salary in all states

Related jobs in Bozeman

Same field, median yearly pay.

Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$83,230
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$82,570
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$80,260
Conservation Scientist$75,430
Chemist$67,570
Soil and Plant Scientist$64,010
Forest and Conservation Technician$53,290
Salaries for every job in Bozeman, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Bozeman?

The median hourly pay in the Bozeman, MT metro area is $51.12 ($106,300 a year).

Do biological scientists make more in Bozeman than the national average?

Yes: $106,300 against $98,920 nationally, 7% more.

How does Bozeman compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $91,560, so Bozeman pays 16% more.

Where does Bozeman rank for biological scientist pay?

23 of 156 metro areas with data.

How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Bozeman?

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.