verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Chemical Engineer Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$127,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.29/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
80
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,703 #8 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Montana, explained

Chemical engineers in Montana earn a median of $127,490 per year ($61.29 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $88,640, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $165,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $127,490 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $127,490 is worth about $134,703 in national buying power — ranking Montana #8 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$88,640
$42.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$127,490
$61.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,230
$79.44/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $127,490 $134,703
North Dakota $115,400 $129,723 +$12,090
Idaho $106,740 $111,777 +$20,750

Chemical Engineer in Montana: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Montana?

Chemical engineers in Montana earn a median of $127,490 per year ($61.29 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Montana pay chemical engineers well?

At $127,490, Montana pays 2% above the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 80 work in the state.

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