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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Helena
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Epidemiologists | Science | $84K | $40.53/hr |
| 42 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $84K | $40.49/hr |
| 43 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $84K | $40.4/hr |
| 44 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.27/hr |
| 45 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $84K | $40.23/hr |
| 46 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.18/hr |
| 47 | Database Administrators | Technology | $83K | $39.96/hr |
| 48 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $83K | $39.78/hr |
| 49 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $83K | $39.76/hr |
| 50 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $82K | $39.6/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Helena
Cost of living vs. national average-4.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,404/mo
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