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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.33/hr |
| 92 | Cargo and Freight Agents | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.29/hr |
| 93 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.24/hr |
| 94 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.22/hr |
| 95 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $63K | N/A |
| 96 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.05/hr |
| 97 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.99/hr |
| 98 | Roofers | Construction & Trades | $62K | $29.96/hr |
| 99 | Lodging Managers | Management | $62K | $29.9/hr |
| 100 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
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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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