Chemists Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $53,710 -36.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.82
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $87,570
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $53,710
    50th (median)
    $53,710
    75th
    $61,510
    90th
    $87,570

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 61% Median Chemists salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $59,950
    Billings, MT $54,520

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Soil and Plant Scientists $62,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $66,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,430
    Biological Technicians $47,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Bozeman, MT is $25.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.79 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Bozeman, MT is 36.2% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,710.