Materials Engineers Salary in Montana
Materials Engineers in Montana earn a median of $76,030 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,860; the top 10% earn over $104,480. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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- Materials Scientists$71,810 median in Montana
- Chemical Engineers$127,490 median in Montana
- Nanosystems Engineers$97,470 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$94,190 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$104,430 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$97,470 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Montana
How much do materials engineers make in Montana?
The median is $76,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,860 and the top 10% earn over $104,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 45 (−33% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.