Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $61,880 -38.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $49,970
90th percentile $83,670
Employed locally 80
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,970
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $61,880
    75th
    $75,510
    90th
    $83,670

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 87% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $59,770

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,610
    Biological Technicians $50,310
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $60,880
    Foresters $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Missoula, MT is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.32 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Missoula, MT is 38.5% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Missoula?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,970 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.