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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Data Scientists | Technology | $91K | $43.68/hr |
| 32 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $90K | $43.26/hr |
| 33 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $90K | $43.14/hr |
| 34 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $89K | $42.68/hr |
| 35 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.97/hr |
| 36 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $84K | $40.59/hr |
| 37 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $84K | $40.51/hr |
| 38 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.51/hr |
| 39 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.37/hr |
| 40 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $84K | $40.29/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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