Research Director Salary in Billings, Montana

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Director in Billings, MT is $192,733. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $158,019 to a high of $232,563, with most professionals earning between $174,563 and $213,581.

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Create formal documentation of Advancement operating/gift acceptance policies and procedures and ensure/document annual review and editing of those policies/procedures.

February 03, 2023

Assist with assessment of allegations of misconduct, including identification of the specifics of the allegation of research misconduct in as much detail as possible, and determination of when the allegations warrant further inquiry.

March 07, 2023

Prepare and give invited oral presentations to scientific community, governmental decision-makers, private environmental groups and farmers on soil health management and assessment and other research topics as requested.

March 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Director in Billings, MT

Average Base Salary

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174563

213581

192733

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

197661

258235

225151

What is the average salary for Research Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Director in Billings, MT. The base salary for Research Director ranges from $174,563 to $213,581 with the average base salary of $192,733. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $197,661 to $258,235 with the average total cash compensation of $225,151.

View Average Salary for Research Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$192,733	$174,563 - $213,581
Bonus	$32,418	$23,098 - $44,654
Total Pay	$225,151	$197,661 - $258,235

* 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.

Research Director Salary Near Billings, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,776 - $208,948	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Cody, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $170,776 - $208,948	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,292 - $186,332	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,292 - $186,332	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,820 - $194,319	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,173 - $197,199	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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