Principal Scientist Salary in Billings, Montana

How much does a Principal Scientist make in Billings, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Scientist in Billings, MT is $136,269. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $121,144 to $153,443, with most professionals earning between $107,373 and $169,079.

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Prepare, publish and/or present (internally and externally) scientific data, abstracts, papers, posters, etc.

April 05, 2023

Develop and maintain customer contacts with scientists leading/supporting innovative ingredient/platform development.

March 31, 2023

Support colleagues in the laboratory by performing routine laboratory duties that can include preparation of media, stocking of reagents, ordering supplies.

January 26, 2023

Lead a small team of project scientific/technical staff to execute internal or sponsored projects, providing the scientific oversight and accountability for project quality and delivery timelines.

February 08, 2023

Provide scientific/technical direction, coaching, and guidance to junior scientific staff for issue resolutions for clients or internal development projects, providing interpretation of clinical protocol, method development, validation, and study-related issue resolution.

February 16, 2023

Demonstrated track record and success by scientific publications or project accomplishment in a field(s) of life sciences, such as pharmacology, toxicology, immunology, or key clinical therapeutic areas.

February 16, 2023

Assists Chief Science Officer to develop proficient and manageable programs for new contract research service business resulting in company growth and profitability, by assisting with development and improvement of marketing materials, client visits, and sales presentations.

February 21, 2023

Participates in developing field programs and prepares designs, strategies, reports and proposals.

February 25, 2023

Prepares, reports, proposals, process specifications, and technical instructions.

March 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Scientist in Billings, MT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

121144

153443

136269

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

128619

171288

147658

What is the average salary for Principal Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Scientist in Billings, MT. The base salary for Principal Scientist ranges from $121,144 to $153,443 with the average base salary of $136,269. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,619 to $171,288 with the average total cash compensation of $147,658.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$136,269	$121,144 - $153,443
Bonus	$11,389	$7,475 - $17,844
Total Pay	$147,658	$128,619 - $171,288

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Scientist Salary Near Billings, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,267 - $151,066	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Cody, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,267 - $151,066	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,939 - $135,452	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,939 - $135,452	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,645 - $141,412	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,535 - $143,806	COMPARE TO Billings, MT

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About Billings, Montana

Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, which has a total a population of 170,498. It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the "Magic City" because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. The city is named for Frederick H. Billings, a former president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. With one of the largest trade areas in the Uni...

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