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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.23/hr |
| 42 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | Healthcare | $83K | $40.01/hr |
| 43 | Database Administrators | Technology | $83K | $39.73/hr |
| 44 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.7/hr |
| 45 | Facilities Managers | Management | $82K | $39.54/hr |
| 46 | Forensic Science Technicians | Science | $82K | $39.52/hr |
| 47 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.5/hr |
| 48 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $82K | $39.49/hr |
| 49 | Surveyors | Engineering | $82K | $39.39/hr |
| 50 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $82K | $39.2/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Missoula
Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,361/mo
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