Top Paying Jobs in Helena, MT
Helena, MT has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,520 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($375,340), Physicians, All Other ($316,530), Chief Executives ($173,880). The cost of living index is 95.67 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,404/month.
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95.67
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$1,404
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Highest paying careers in Helena
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $375K | $180.45/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $317K | $152.18/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $174K | $83.6/hr |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | Management | $155K | $74.41/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $146K | $70.38/hr |
| 6 | Sales Managers | Management | $143K | $68.52/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $136K | $65.59/hr |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.44/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $133K | $64.12/hr |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $133K | $63.95/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,404/mo
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