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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.87/hr |
| 72 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.51/hr |
| 73 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $78K | $37.3/hr |
| 74 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $77K | $37.17/hr |
| 75 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $77K | $37.14/hr |
| 76 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $77K | $36.97/hr |
| 77 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.87/hr |
| 78 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.7/hr |
| 79 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $75K | $36.27/hr |
| 80 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $75K | $35.98/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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