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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$104,430/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.21/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
390
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,339 #17 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Montana, explained

Industrial engineers in Montana earn a median of $104,430 per year ($50.21 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $76,920, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $175,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $104,430 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $104,430 is worth about $110,339 in national buying power — ranking Montana #17 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,920
$36.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,430
$50.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$175,660
$84.45/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $104,430 $110,339
Wyoming $122,070 $131,696 −$17,640
Idaho $100,840 $105,598 +$3,590
North Dakota $96,940 $108,972 +$7,490
South Dakota $93,200 $105,208 +$11,230

Industrial Engineer in Montana: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Montana?

Industrial engineers in Montana earn a median of $104,430 per year ($50.21 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Montana pay industrial engineers well?

At $104,430, Montana pays 2% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 390 work in the state.

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