Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,410 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.77
10th percentile $60,730
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 40
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,730
    25th
    $69,660
    50th (median)
    $74,410
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $104,000

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $178,960
    District of Columbia $122,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,310
    Monroe, MI $107,990

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $51,630
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,350
    Conservation Scientists $72,840
    Hydrologists $84,300
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $84,850
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Southwest Montana is $35.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries?

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Southwest Montana is 7.1% below the national median of $80,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $60,730 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,660.