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Civil Engineer Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$93,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.75/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
1,870
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,336 #34 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Montana, explained

Civil engineers in Montana earn a median of $93,070 per year ($44.75 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $62,230, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $129,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $93,070 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $93,070 is worth about $98,336 in national buying power — ranking Montana #34 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,230
$29.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,070
$44.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$129,020
$62.03/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $93,070 $98,336
South Dakota $98,700 $111,417 −$5,630
North Dakota $98,190 $110,377 −$5,120
Idaho $98,030 $102,656 −$4,960
Wyoming $90,590 $97,733 +$2,480

Civil Engineer in Montana: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Montana?

Civil engineers in Montana earn a median of $93,070 per year ($44.75 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Montana pay civil engineers well?

At $93,070, Montana pays 8% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 1,870 work in the state.

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