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Data Scientist Salary in Montana (2026)
$48.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,208/year ($6,267/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 30th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 220 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $100,490 a year — though pay ranges from $67,120 for newcomers to $167,150 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 220 Data Scientist jobs in Montana (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Data Scientist salary of $100,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,208 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $100,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,278 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,687 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,317 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,208 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,267 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Montana?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Montana is $100,490 per year ($48.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,990 and $127,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $100,490, a single filer in Montana takes home about $75,208 per year ($6,267 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 220 Data Scientist jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.