Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $62,340 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $40,760
90th percentile $106,480
Employed locally 100
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,760
    25th
    $52,200
    50th (median)
    $62,340
    75th
    $80,780
    90th
    $106,480

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 71% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Soil and Plant Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    District of Columbia $100,820
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490

    Nearby metros — Soil and Plant Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $77,860

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$59,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$66,200
    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 Soil and Plant Scientists make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Bozeman, MT is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.74 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Soil and Plant Scientists salaries?

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Bozeman, MT is 12.7% below the national median of $71,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Soil and Plant Scientists in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,760 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,200.