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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Avg. median salary
95.67
Cost of living index
$1,404
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Highest paying careers in Helena
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.61/hr |
| 12 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $130K | $62.34/hr |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $127K | $61.01/hr |
| 14 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $119K | $57.42/hr |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $116K | $55.73/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $112K | $53.74/hr |
| 17 | Lawyers | Legal | $108K | $52.12/hr |
| 18 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $107K | $51.2/hr |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.51/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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