DOL Median (Montana)
$41,150
vs National
-17.9%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,990
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,150
-17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Montana earns $41,150 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,990 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BRUCE SEED FARM, INC | $110,000 | 2 |
| Torgersons, LLC | $47,040 | 2 |
| Timeless Seeds, Inc. | $47,000 | 5 |
| Montana State University | $40,400 | 22 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Montana?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Montana is $41,150 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Montana a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Montana earns 17.9% less than the national median of $50,108, or $39,990 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.