Top Paying Jobs in Montana
Montana has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 67,850 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physicians, All Other ($438,850), Radiologists ($360,330). The cost of living index is 97 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,129/month.
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$124K
Avg. median salary
97
Cost of living index
$1,129
Median 2BR rent
1,139,509
Population
Highest paying careers in Montana
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $561K | $269.62/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $439K | $210.99/hr |
| 3 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $360K | $173.23/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $331K | $159.02/hr |
| 5 | Orthodontists | Healthcare | $313K | $150.4/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $277K | $133.36/hr |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $273K | $131.38/hr |
| 8 | Chief Executives | Management | $182K | $87.66/hr |
| 9 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $167K | $80.39/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $166K | $79.61/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Montana
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,129/mo
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