Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Montana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,490 | $120,395 | -17% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.31 | $57.88 | -17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $106,226.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Montana is $100,490, or about $48.31 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Montana is -17% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Montana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 220 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $100,490, Montana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.