How much does a physical scientist make in Montana?
$94,520a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Montana. That is $45.44 an hour or $7,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.44
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,790Median: $94,520Highest 10%: $122,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| 25th | $64,630 | $31.07 | |
| Median | $94,520 | $45.44 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.86 | |
| 90th | $122,900 | $59.10 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 31. Texas | $100,900 |
| 32. Connecticut | $99,990 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $97,470 |
| 34. Montana | $94,520 |
| 35. Louisiana | $94,320 |
| 36. Kentucky | $81,260 |
| 37. Iowa | $80,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $45.44 ($94,520 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $94,520 against $122,600 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Montana rank for physical scientist pay?
Montana ranks 34 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.