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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$100,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.15/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
300
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,806 #25 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Montana, explained

Environmental engineers in Montana earn a median of $100,140 per year ($48.15 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $63,920, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $154,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $100,140 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $100,140 is worth about $105,806 in national buying power — ranking Montana #25 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,920
$30.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,140
$48.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$154,530
$74.29/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $100,140 $105,806
Idaho $117,520 $123,065 −$17,380
Wyoming $106,330 $114,714 −$6,190
South Dakota $98,890 $111,632 +$1,250
North Dakota $91,370 $102,710 +$8,770

Environmental Engineer in Montana: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Montana?

Environmental engineers in Montana earn a median of $100,140 per year ($48.15 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Montana pay environmental engineers well?

At $100,140, Montana pays 7% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 300 work in the state.

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