How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Montana?
$52,230a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Montana. That is $25.11 an hour or $4,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.11
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,070Median: $52,230Highest 10%: $76,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,070 | $19.26 | |
| 25th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $52,230 | $25.11 | |
| 75th | $62,520 | $30.06 | |
| 90th | $76,250 | $36.66 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 36. Nebraska | $72,230 |
| 37. South Dakota | $71,330 |
| 38. Indiana | $69,350 |
| 39. Montana | $52,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $25.11 ($52,230 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $52,230 against $88,720 nationally, 41% less.
Where does Montana rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Montana ranks 39 of 39 states.
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.