How much does a hydrologist make in Montana?
$84,500a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in Montana. That is $40.63 an hour or $7,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.63
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,060Median: $84,500Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| 25th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| Median | $84,500 | $40.63 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.36 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.39 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Helena, MT | $86,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 22. New York | $88,100 |
| 23. Arizona | $86,700 |
| 24. Vermont | $86,140 |
| 25. Montana | $84,500 |
| 26. Illinois | $83,720 |
| 27. North Carolina | $81,770 |
| 28. Iowa | $81,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $40.63 ($84,500 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $84,500 against $96,600 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Montana rank for hydrologist pay?
Montana ranks 25 of 34 states.
Which city in Montana pays hydrologists the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $86,260 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.