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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $82K | $39.54/hr |
| 52 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $82K | $39.4/hr |
| 53 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $82K | $39.4/hr |
| 54 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.19/hr |
| 55 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $39.08/hr |
| 56 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.98/hr |
| 57 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.98/hr |
| 58 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 59 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $81K | $38.86/hr |
| 60 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.66/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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