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How much does a medical scientist make in Missoula?

$66,190a year

Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $31.82 an hour or $5,516 a month.

Hourly
$31.82
Vs. national median
-36%
Rank among cities
168 of 178
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,940Median: $66,190Highest 10%: $104,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,940$25.45
25th$63,820$30.68
Median$66,190$31.82
75th$95,570$45.95
90th$104,700$50.32

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for medical scientists.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Missoula

Same field, median yearly pay.

Conservation Scientist$84,250
Biological Scientist$82,140
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$77,940
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$73,920
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$69,300
Forest and Conservation Technician$58,990
Biological Technician$53,330
Salaries for every job in Missoula, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Missoula?

The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $31.82 ($66,190 a year).

Do medical scientists make more in Missoula than the national average?

No: $66,190 against $103,400 nationally, 36% less.

How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $102,000, so Missoula pays 35% less.

Where does Missoula rank for medical scientist pay?

168 of 178 metro areas with data.

How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Missoula?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 or more.

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.