SOC 19-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Montana
Montana · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Montana is $82,380 per year, 18.5% below the national median of $101,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Montana is $82,380 per year, 18.5% below the national median of $101,110. Half of workers earn between $73,920 and $98,280. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,420 and the ninetieth at $115,920.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Montana ranks number 41st out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Helena records the highest median at $82,380. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 116th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,420 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $73,920 | −26.9% |
| Median (50th) | $82,380 | −18.5% |
| 75th | $98,280 | −2.8% |
| 90th | $115,920 | +14.6% |
| Mean | $86,820 | −14.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $82,380 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $82,380 goes as far as $87,082 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,082US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,380 a year, 18.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,420 to $115,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Helena, at $82,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Montana?
The median annual wage is $82,380, or $39.60 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 $101,110, so pay in Montana is 18.5% 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 Montana earns more than $115,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,420 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 Helena, at $82,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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