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Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Montana

34 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Montana.

Occupation Median Annual
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists —
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $107,240
Economists $95,990
Microbiologists $88,770
Physical Scientists, All Other $85,160
Biological Scientists, All Other $84,640
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $84,630
Hydrologists $80,690
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $78,770
Forensic Science Technicians $78,610
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,510
School Psychologists $76,350
Urban and Regional Planners $75,950
Conservation Scientists $74,900
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,500
Soil and Plant Scientists $74,330
Anthropologists and Archeologists $72,550
Epidemiologists $67,830
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $67,120
Foresters $64,200
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $64,060
Life Scientists, All Other $63,330
Chemists $60,100
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,940
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $59,240
Materials Scientists $56,750
Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
Agricultural Technicians $51,170
Hydrologic Technicians $50,730
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,510
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,220
Chemical Technicians $50,160
Biological Technicians $47,090
Social Science Research Assistants $46,810