How much does an engineer make in Montana?
$97,470a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Montana. That is $46.86 an hour or $8,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.86
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,100Median: $97,470Highest 10%: $137,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| 25th | $79,750 | $38.34 | |
| Median | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| 75th | $125,000 | $60.09 | |
| 90th | $137,000 | $65.86 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $100,900 |
| Great Falls, MT | $98,660 |
| Helena, MT | $79,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 44. North Dakota | $100,300 |
| 45. Kentucky | $99,830 |
| 46. Louisiana | $99,070 |
| 47. Montana | $97,470 |
| 48. Tennessee | $96,640 |
| 49. Nebraska | $88,490 |
| 50. Arkansas | $76,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $46.86 ($97,470 a year).
Do engineers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $97,470 against $122,900 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Montana rank for engineer pay?
Montana ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays engineers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $100,900 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.