Data Scientists Salary in Montana

Data scientists in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $120,640 a year) and the least in Missoula ($100,880), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $108,170 and the median at $100,490 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$120,640
Billings$113,920
Missoula$100,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$120,640	$120,500	$83,270	$88,245	103
Billings	$113,920	$97,280	$70,990	$83,897	94
Missoula	$100,880	$90,850	$66,410	$75,460	96

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

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data 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 15-2051.
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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