DOL Median (Montana)
$48,000
vs National
-31.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,647
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-31.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Montana earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 31.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,647 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benefis Health System | $114,150 | 1 |
| Montana State University | $48,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Montana?
The median Physicists salary in Montana is $48,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Montana a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Montana earns 31.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $46,647 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.