Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $77,860 +9% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $103,400
Employed locally 30
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $67,950
    50th (median)
    $77,860
    75th
    $96,990
    90th
    $103,400

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 110% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 10% above 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
    Bozeman, MT $62,340

    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
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Soil and Plant Scientists make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Missoula, MT is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Missoula, MT is 9% above 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,950.