How much does a Data Scientist make in Montana?

The average Data Scientist salary in Montana is around $145,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Montana state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $102,684 annually ($8,557/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Montana?

On a $145,000 salary in Montana, your take-home pay is approximately $102,684/year or $8,557/month. Federal tax: $23,534. State tax: $7,690. FICA: $0.00.

Is $145,000 a good Data Scientist salary?

$145,000 is a strong salary for a Data Scientist — above the national median. In Montana, demand for this role is active.

How do Montana taxes affect Data Scientist salaries?

Montana levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $145,000 is $7,690. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Data Scientists?

36% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: ML Engineer, Data Analyst, AI Engineer, Research Scientist.

How can a Data Scientist in Montana reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Data Scientist Salary in Montana (2026)

The average Data Scientist in Montana earns around $145,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $102,684/year ($8,557/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$102,684
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,557
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,949
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$49/hr
Federal Tax	$23,534
State Tax	$7,690
FICA Taxes	$11,093
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.18%

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Data Scientist Salary Ranges in Montana

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$210,000

/year

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Not all Data Scientists earn the same — not even close

Montana's data science market is anchored by the substantial post-2020 Bozeman tech corridor (Workiva Bozeman analytics + Snowflake Bozeman + the substantial Bozeman post-2020 remote-DS migration), Billings Clinic + Logan Health + Bozeman Health + St Patrick Missoula clinical analytics (Epic), NorthWestern Energy MT (the substantial post-2024 MT wind buildout + grid analytics), Stillwater Mining Nye (Sibanye-Stillwater PGM mining + the substantial post-2017 Sibanye Stillwater process analytics), MSU Bozeman + MSU TechLink + MSU Spectrum Lab (the substantial MSU substantial agriculture + atmospheric research), Malmstrom AFB cleared DS + 341st Missile Wing Sentinel sensor analytics, MT Department of Fish Wildlife & Parks + Yellowstone NPS wildlife + climate analytics, plus UM Missoula + MT Tech + Carroll College DS pipelines.

Staff / Principal Data Scientist (Bozeman Tech)

$135,000–$245,000+ TC

Senior DS IC at Bozeman tech + remote-anchored · Workiva + Snowflake + startup ecosystem

Senior Data Scientist (Billings Clinic / Logan Health)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Billings + Logan Health + Bozeman Health · Epic clinical analytics + outcomes

Senior Data Scientist (NorthWestern Energy / Wind)

$95,000–$145,000+ bonus

NorthWestern Energy MT · grid + the substantial post-2024 MT wind analytics

Senior Data Scientist (Stillwater Mining)

$108,000–$158,000+ bonus

Stillwater Mining Nye · Sibanye-Stillwater PGM + the only US platinum + palladium mine

Senior Data Scientist (Cleared / Malmstrom Sentinel)

$118,000–$182,000+ TC

Malmstrom 341st MW + Sentinel · TS/SCI premium + ICBM sensor analytics

Senior Data Scientist (Bozeman SaaS)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

Workiva Bozeman + Snowflake + the substantial Bozeman SaaS DS

Senior Data Scientist (MT FWP / Yellowstone)

$78,000–$118,000+ benefits

MT Fish Wildlife & Parks + Yellowstone NPS · wildlife + climate analytics + GS-12/13

Data Science Manager

$135,000–$215,000+ TC

DSM at Billings + NorthWestern + Workiva + Stillwater · team lead

Mid-Level Data Scientist (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$108,000

Functional DS at MT employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Data Scientist (0-3 yrs)

$58,000–$78,000

MSU + UM + MT Tech + Carroll College DS pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Stillwater Mining + the only US platinum group metals PGM mine is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state mining analytics anchor and a feature most national DS surveys understate for MT. Stillwater Mining Nye + Big Timber (the substantial Stillwater Mining the only US producer of platinum + palladium + the substantial post-2017 Sibanye-Stillwater $2.2B acquisition + the substantial Stillwater Nye + Stillwater East Boulder + Stillwater Smelter Columbus + the substantial Stillwater Mining post-2020 PGM production amid auto catalyst demand + the substantial Stillwater Mining ~1.2K Montana employees + the substantial Stillwater Mining USW United Steelworkers Local 11-0001 + 11-0014 + 11-001 collective bargaining + the substantial post-2024 Stillwater PGM analytics for ore grade + recovery optimization + the substantial Stillwater Smelter process analytics) supports distinctive MT PGM analytics. Senior Stillwater data scientists clear $108-158K+ bonus. Billings Clinic + Logan Health Kalispell + Bozeman Health + St Vincent Healthcare clinical analytics + NorthWestern Energy MT wind buildout analytics + the substantial post-2020 Bozeman tech corridor DS + Workiva Bozeman + Snowflake Bozeman + Malmstrom Sentinel cleared analytics + MT FWP Yellowstone wildlife. MT flat 5.9% + MT is NOT a RTW state + MT 0% sales tax + MT property tax ~0.74% + no state estate tax anchor the MT DS proposition.