Top Paying Jobs in Missoula, MT
Missoula, MT has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,930 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($334,110), Family Medicine Physicians ($324,810), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($288,870). The cost of living index is 96.44 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,361/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.44
Cost of living index
$1,361
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Highest paying careers in Missoula
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $334K | $160.63/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $325K | $156.16/hr |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $289K | $138.88/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $173K | $83.02/hr |
| 5 | Chief Executives | Management | $168K | $80.87/hr |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | Management | $140K | $67.13/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.97/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $137K | $65.85/hr |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.9/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $133K | $63.95/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,361/mo
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