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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Software Developers | Technology | $99K | $47.77/hr |
| 32 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $99K | $47.45/hr |
| 33 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.21/hr |
| 34 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $98K | $47.04/hr |
| 35 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.85/hr |
| 36 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $91K | $43.52/hr |
| 37 | Economists | Science | $89K | $42.95/hr |
| 38 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $87K | $41.8/hr |
| 39 | Hydrologists | Science | $86K | $41.47/hr |
| 40 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.57/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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