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Environmental Economists Salary in Montana

Environmental Economists in Montana earn a median of $89,340 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Economists”.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$89,340
vs. U.S. median
−28% ($124,720)
Rank among states
32 of 40
Jobs in the state
90

Pay range in Montana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,850; the top 10% earn over $116,210. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.

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Environmental Economists pay in Montana

How much do environmental economists make in Montana?

The median is $89,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,850 and the top 10% earn over $116,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Montana a good state for environmental economists?

On pay alone it ranks 32 of 40 (−28% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses