How much does a physicist make in Montana?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Montana. That is $49.90 an hour or $8,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.90
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,500Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $237,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| 25th | $74,710 | $35.92 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.90 | |
| 75th | $139,100 | $66.89 | |
| 90th | $237,500 | $114.19 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 37. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 38. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 39. Colorado | $104,600 |
| 40. Montana | $103,800 |
| 41. Michigan | $94,520 |
| 42. South Dakota | $83,050 |
| 43. Delaware | $82,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $49.90 ($103,800 a year).
Do physicists make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $103,800 against $172,300 nationally, 40% less.
Where does Montana rank for physicist pay?
Montana ranks 40 of 43 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.