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Data Engineer Salary in Montana

The median data engineer salary in Montana is $113,750 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary
$113,750
vs National
$-11,250
State Rank
#31 of 50
Cost of Living
95%

Data Engineer Salary in Montana by Experience

In Montana, an entry-level data engineer earns around $72,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $163,800 per year. The cost of living index in Montana is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$72,800
$-7,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$115,570
$-11,430 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$163,800
$-16,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montana

Percentile MT Salary
10th Percentile $70,980
25th Percentile $91,000
Median (50th) $113,750
75th Percentile $143,780
90th Percentile $172,900

Data Engineer Salary by City in Montana

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Montana include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Data Engineer in Montana

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Montana has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Montana

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Montana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.