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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Missoula
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $106K | $50.89/hr |
| 22 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $104K | N/A |
| 23 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 24 | Lawyers | Legal | $100K | $48.31/hr |
| 25 | Construction Managers | Management | $100K | $48/hr |
| 26 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $100K | $47.87/hr |
| 27 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.14/hr |
| 28 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $97K | N/A |
| 29 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $96K | $46.01/hr |
| 30 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $95K | $45.68/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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