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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Editors | Arts & Media | $68K | $32.84/hr |
| 82 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $67K | $31.99/hr |
| 83 | Food Service Managers | Management | $66K | $31.87/hr |
| 84 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $66K | $31.82/hr |
| 85 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.42/hr |
| 86 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $64K | $30.89/hr |
| 87 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $64K | $30.79/hr |
| 88 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $64K | $30.78/hr |
| 89 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $64K | $30.55/hr |
| 90 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $63K | $30.35/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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