Chemists Salary in Montana
Chemists in Montana earn a median of $61,890 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,260; the top 10% earn over $115,390. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Chemical Technicians$52,890 median in Montana
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,870 median in Montana
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,330 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$52,260 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$71,810 median in Montana
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$65,730 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Montana
How much do chemists make in Montana?
The median is $61,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,260 and the top 10% earn over $115,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−32% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.