Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in Montana
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Montana earn a median of $94,520 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,790; the top 10% earn over $122,930. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
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Similar jobs in Montana
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$108,890 median in Montana
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$75,520 median in Montana
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$81,970 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Hydrologists$84,500 median in Montana
- Physicists$103,800 median in Montana
- Soil and Plant Scientists$73,920 median in Montana
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in Montana
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in Montana?
The median is $94,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,790 and the top 10% earn over $122,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 39 (−23% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.