SOC 11-9121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Natural Sciences Managers — Missoula
Missoula, MT · 2 metro areas compared
At $122,930, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Natural Sciences Managers, 26.5% beneath the national figure of $167,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $122,930, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Natural Sciences Managers, 26.5% beneath the national figure of $167,220. Pay ranges from under $69,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $180,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $103,380 to $136,990.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bozeman records the highest median at $122,930. Of the 289 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,420 | −58.5% |
| 25th | $103,380 | −38.2% |
| Median (50th) | $122,930 | −26.5% |
| 75th | $136,990 | −18.1% |
| 90th | $180,650 | +8.0% |
| Mean | $132,210 | −20.9% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missoula run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $122,930 goes as far as $129,947 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,947US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,930 a year, 26.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,420 to $180,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bozeman, at $122,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Missoula, MT?
The median annual wage is $122,930, or $59.10 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $167,220, so pay in Missoula, MT is 26.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Missoula, MT earns more than $180,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bozeman, at $122,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Missoula, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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