Hydrologists Salary in Montana
Hydrologists in Montana earn a median of $84,500 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,060; the top 10% earn over $115,210. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$108,890 median in Montana
- Soil and Plant Scientists$73,920 median in Montana
- Water Resource Specialists$119,430 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$71,810 median in Montana
- Industrial Ecologists$80,260 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Montana
How much do hydrologists make in Montana?
The median is $84,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,060 and the top 10% earn over $115,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 34 (−13% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.