Environmental Engineers Salary in Montana

Environmental engineers in Montana earn the most in Billings (average $117,720 a year) and the least in Helena ($105,550), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the environmental engineers average at $106,590 and the median at $100,140 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,910.

Environmental Engineers average salary by city in Montana

Billings$117,720
Helena$105,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Billings	$117,720	$115,550	$101,020	$86,356	94
Helena	$105,550	$100,140	$81,100	$78,482	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Environmental Engineers salary in other states

Environmental Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2081.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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