DOL Median (Montana)
$55,000
vs National
+5.5%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,450
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
+5.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Montana earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 5.5% above the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,450 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Montana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health, HHS | $69,000 | 660 |
| Corixa Corporation | $55,000 | 15 |
| University of Montana | $50,000 | 1 |
| The University of Montana | $49,460 | 1 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $45,500 | 56 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Montana?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Montana is $55,000 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Montana a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Montana earns 5.5% more than the national median of $52,140, or $53,450 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.