Data Scientist salary in Montana
The median annual wage for data scientists in Montana is $100,490, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $120,230. Montana ranks 30 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$100,490
25th percentile
$70,990
75th percentile
$127,840
90th percentile
$167,150
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Montana | 220 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Montana | $108,170 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
States with similar pay for data scientists
- Michigan: median $100,590
- New Hampshire: median $100,620
- Tennessee: median $100,330
- Hawaii: median $102,130
- Nevada: median $98,540
- Rhode Island: median $102,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Data Scientists" (15-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.