Chemical Engineers Hourly Wage in Montana (2024)

The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Montana is $61.87/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Montana hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$32.9
/hour
Median (P50)
$61.87
/hour
Senior (P90)
$81.56
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$128,680
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Montana vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$32.9
National: $35.35
-6.9%
Median (P50)
$61.87
National: $53.07
+16.6%
Senior (P90)
$81.56
National: $76.86
+6.1%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $32.9 $1316 $5703 $68,440
Q1 (P25) $48.1 $1924 $8337 $100,040
Median (P50) $61.87 $2475 $10723 $128,680
Q3 (P75) $68.35 $2734 $11847 $142,160
Senior (P90) $81.56 $3262 $14137 $169,640

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Chemical Engineers

#1
$73.73
$73.73/hr
+38.9%
#2
$66.89
$66.89/hr
+26.0%
#3
$64.21
$64.21/hr
+21.0%
#4
$63.38
$63.38/hr
+19.4%
#5
$62.81
$62.81/hr
+18.4%
#6
$62.63
$62.63/hr
+18.0%
#7
$61.87
$61.87/hr
+16.6%
#8
$61.5
$61.5/hr
+15.9%
#9
$59.34
$59.34/hr
+11.8%
#10
$58.87
$58.87/hr
+10.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Montana?

The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Montana is $61.87/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $128,680.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Montana Chemical Engineers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Chemical Engineers in Montana is $61.87/hr compared to the national average of $53.07/hr — higher by $8.80/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Chemical Engineers in Montana?

Entry-level Chemical Engineers professionals in Montana earn approximately $32.9/hour (10th percentile), which equals $68,440.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $81.56/hour.

How much does a senior Chemical Engineers make per hour in Montana?

Senior-level Chemical Engineers professionals in Montana (90th percentile) earn approximately $81.56/hour, or $169,640.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Chemical Engineers (SOC 172041) in Montana.

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