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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $104K | N/A |
| 22 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 23 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.69/hr |
| 24 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.59/hr |
| 25 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.51/hr |
| 26 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 27 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.65/hr |
| 28 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $101K | N/A |
| 29 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.42/hr |
| 30 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.15/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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