Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Montana
Ranked #28 of 46 · MT
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $77,540 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $73,920
Employment 230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,290P25 $63,130 Median $73,920P75 $84,750P90 $105,580
About 80% of soil and plant scientistss in Montana earn between $58,290 and $105,580. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean soil and plant scientists salary in Montana is $77,540, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($87,720). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | $81,350 | $82,900 | 30 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $73,920 | $78,690 | 40 |
| Bozeman, MT | $64,010 | $70,640 | 60 |