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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $81K | $39.11/hr |
| 52 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $81K | $39/hr |
| 53 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.34/hr |
| 54 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $80K | $38.33/hr |
| 55 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $79K | $38.1/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $79K | $38.04/hr |
| 57 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.68/hr |
| 58 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $78K | $37.47/hr |
| 59 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.47/hr |
| 60 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $78K | $37.4/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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