Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Montana

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $85,780 a year) and the least in Missoula ($77,230), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $78,740 and the median at $78,850 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$85,780
Helena$80,160
Missoula$77,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$85,780	$83,230	$64,350	$65,691	103
Helena	$80,160	$84,230	$66,080	$62,054	96
Missoula	$77,230	$73,920	$62,540	$60,159	96

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

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other states

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 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 19-1023.
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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