Conservation Scientists Salary in Montana

Conservation scientists in Montana earn the most in Missoula (average $89,220 a year) and the least in Helena ($74,380), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $76,360 and the median at $73,920 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Montana

Missoula$89,220
Bozeman$78,200
Helena$74,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Missoula	$89,220	$84,250	$65,240	$67,916	96
Bozeman	$78,200	$75,430	$57,530	$60,786	103
Helena	$74,380	$69,240	$63,330	$58,315	96

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

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists 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 19-1031.
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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