Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Bozeman
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,610 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Bozeman earn between $78,850 and $113,610.
- $63K10th
- $79K25th
- $106KMedian
- $114K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,550 | $8,129 | $46.90 |
| Median | $106,330 | $8,861 | $51.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,850 | $6,571 | $37.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,610 | $9,468 | $54.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Bozeman vs. Montana and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Bozeman earn 10% more than the Montana average ($88,810) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $97,550 | $106,330 | $63,370 | $113,610 | 70 |
| Montana | $88,810 | $91,560 | $60,830 | $113,610 | 550 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Bozeman
On the average salary of $97,550, a single filer in Bozeman takes home about $73,306 a year, or $6,109 a month and $2,819 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bozeman a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bozeman area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $97,550 buys what about $95,161 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bozeman ($54,830). A typical home costs $705,739, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Montana cities
Bozeman ranks 1st of 4 Montana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Bozeman: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Bozeman?
$46.90 an hour on average, and $51.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Bozeman?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Bozeman?
About $73,306 a year ($6,109 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,550.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Bozeman than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Bozeman, MT (14580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.80, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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