Conservation Scientists Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $81,220 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.05
10th percentile $56,340
90th percentile $130,980
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,340
    25th
    $63,210
    50th (median)
    $81,220
    75th
    $95,640
    90th
    $130,980

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 93% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $74,960
    Helena, MT $63,070

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$59,360
    Soil and Plant Scientists$62,340
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$44,990
    Chemists$53,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,430
    Biological Technicians$47,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Bozeman, MT is $39.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.02 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Bozeman, MT is 19.5% above the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,340 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,210.