How much does a chemist make in Montana?
$61,890a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Montana. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,260Median: $61,890Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| 25th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.48 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $67,570 |
| Billings, MT | $59,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 48. Nebraska | $74,890 |
| 49. South Dakota | $67,440 |
| 50. Maine | $64,440 |
| 51. Montana | $61,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $29.75 ($61,890 a year).
Do chemists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $61,890 against $91,240 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Montana rank for chemist pay?
Montana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays chemists the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $67,570 a year.
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.