Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Montana

Natural sciences managers in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $153,850 a year) and the least in Missoula ($132,210), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $141,130 and the median at $119,430 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$153,850
Helena$137,840
Missoula$132,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$153,850	$122,930	$103,380	$109,091	103
Helena	$137,840	$119,430	$112,400	$99,053	96
Missoula	$132,210	$122,930	$103,380	$95,523	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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 11-9121.
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.

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