The median pay for a materials scientists in Montana is $56,750/year ($27.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Materials Scientists salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $52,070, 25th percentile $52,480, median $56,750, 75th percentile $70,390, 90th percentile $82,480. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level materials scientists (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
How much do materials scientists make in Montana?▼
The median is $56,750 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,070, and experienced materials scientists can clear $82,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Montana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,783/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 29.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a materials scientists salary go in Montana?▼
Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median materials scientists salary is worth about $58,505 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do materials scientists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
