How much does a geoscientist make in Montana?
$75,520a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Montana. That is $36.31 an hour or $6,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.31
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,450Median: $75,520Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,450 | $26.18 | |
| 25th | $68,900 | $33.13 | |
| Median | $75,520 | $36.31 | |
| 75th | $99,270 | $47.73 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.22 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $99,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 40. Tennessee | $77,870 |
| 41. Kentucky | $77,510 |
| 42. West Virginia | $76,060 |
| 43. Montana | $75,520 |
| 44. Wyoming | $74,910 |
| 45. Iowa | $74,460 |
| 46. Georgia | $73,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $36.31 ($75,520 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $75,520 against $101,900 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Montana rank for geoscientist pay?
Montana ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays geoscientists the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $99,270 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.