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Medical Scientist Salary in Montana (2026)
$49.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,153/year ($6,346/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 14th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 320 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $101,950 a year — though pay ranges from $63,820 for newcomers to $139,770 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Medical Scientist jobs in Montana (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Medical Scientist salary of $101,950 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 $76,153 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $101,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,599 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,799 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,399 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,153 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,346 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Montana?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Montana is $101,950 per year ($49.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,820 and $104,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $101,950, a single filer in Montana takes home about $76,153 per year ($6,346 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 320 Medical 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.