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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $74K | $35.59/hr |
| 82 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $74K | $35.55/hr |
| 83 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.82/hr |
| 84 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $69K | $33.29/hr |
| 85 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $69K | $33.19/hr |
| 86 | Editors | Arts & Media | $67K | $32.1/hr |
| 87 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $66K | $31.67/hr |
| 88 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.65/hr |
| 89 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $66K | $31.6/hr |
| 90 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.21/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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