What is the average salary in Missoula, MT?
$57,910a year
Average yearly pay across 290 jobs with official data in the Missoula, MT metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.84
- Jobs with data
- 290
- Workers counted
- 60,050
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $334,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $288,900 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $172,700 |
| Chief Executive | $168,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $139,600 |
| Pharmacist | $137,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $137,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $135,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $30,510 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,430 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $38,050 |
| General and Operations Manager | $81,120 |
| Cashier | $35,610 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,160 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,960 |
| Office Clerk | $45,600 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,730 |
| Cook | $38,080 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$105,800
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$137,000
- Chief Executive$168,200
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$133,000
- Construction Manager$99,840
- Education Administrator$96,500
- Facilities Manager$82,240
- Financial Manager$128,700
- Food Service Manager$66,300
- General and Operations Manager$81,120
- Human Resources Manager$123,700
- Lodging Manager$62,190
- Manager$111,900
- Marketing Manager$139,600
- Medical and Health Services Manager$121,000
- Natural Sciences Manager$122,900
- Property$57,510
- Sales Manager$121,700
- Social and Community Service Manager$73,510
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$72,920
- Budget Analyst$62,500
- Business Operations Specialist$78,370
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$57,540
- Claims Adjuster$62,850
- Compliance Officer$61,910
- Cost Estimator$77,640
- Credit Analyst$77,930
- Financial and Investment Analyst$83,680
- Fundraiser$61,720
- Human Resources Specialist$62,380
- Insurance Underwriter$62,890
- Loan Officer$72,550
- Management Analyst$46,350
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,350
- Meeting$51,660
- Personal Financial Advisor$76,230
- Project Management Specialist$84,250
- Training and Development Specialist$61,490
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$95,020
- Computer Network Support Specialist$57,390
- Computer Occupation$81,530
- Computer Systems Analyst$83,800
- Computer User Support Specialist$58,460
- Data Scientist$90,850
- Database Administrator$82,630
- Information Security Analyst$76,360
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,650
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$95,700
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$68,760
- Cartographer and Photogrammetrist$60,770
- Civil Engineer$84,420
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,530
- Drafter$72,520
- Electrical Engineer$88,770
- Mechanical Engineer$89,730
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$58,080
- Surveyor$81,940
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$82,140
- Biological Technician$53,330
- Conservation Scientist$84,250
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$77,940
- Forensic Science Technician$82,200
- Forest and Conservation Technician$58,990
- Life$52,260
- Medical Scientist$66,190
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$69,300
- Soil and Plant Scientist$81,350
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$73,920
Community and social service
- Child$50,200
- Clergy$60,730
- Community and Social Service Specialist$46,900
- Community Health Worker$48,090
- Director$37,390
- Educational$50,860
- Health Education Specialist$53,840
- Healthcare Social Worker$57,860
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$46,360
- Rehabilitation Counselor$58,000
- Social and Human Service Assistant$38,970
- Social Worker$47,240
- Substance Abuse$59,480
Legal
- Lawyer$100,500
- Legal Support Worker$54,520
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$50,670
- Title Examiner$60,320
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$49,290
- Elementary School Teacher$58,240
- Health Specialties Teacher$126,300
- Instructional Coordinator$61,860
- Kindergarten Teacher$47,410
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$58,570
- Library Technician$37,550
- Middle School Teacher$62,030
- Preschool Teacher$36,040
- Secondary School Teacher$61,320
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,950
- Special Education Teacher$44,420
- Special Education Teacher$62,560
- Substitute Teacher$29,310
- Teaching Assistant$35,710
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$50,140
- Editor$68,300
- Entertainer and Performer$38,880
- Floral Designer$36,800
- Graphic Designer$61,930
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$41,700
- News Analyst$55,010
- Producer and Director$51,970
- Public Relations Specialist$61,620
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$49,550
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$63,550
- Dental Hygienist$98,050
- Dentist$172,700
- Emergency Medical Technician$38,190
- Family Medicine Physician$324,800
- General Internal Medicine Physician$288,900
- Health Technologist and Technician$48,060
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$83,230
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,130
- Medical Records Specialist$52,530
- Nurse Practitioner$131,700
- Occupational Therapist$87,300
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$49,430
- Optician$48,050
- Pharmacist$137,200
- Pharmacy Technician$48,570
- Physical Therapist$83,970
- Physician$334,100
- Physician Assistant$135,000
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$73,740
- Radiologist$239,200
- Registered Nurse$82,160
- Respiratory Therapist$82,580
- Speech-Language Pathologist$74,160
- Surgical Technologist$64,030
- Veterinarian$103,400
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$43,510
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,550
- Healthcare Support Worker$41,300
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$38,050
- Medical Assistant$46,520
- Medical Equipment Preparer$46,080
- Nursing Assistant$38,550
- Pharmacy Aide$36,780
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,520
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,720
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$99,560
- Firefighter$76,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$107,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$114,000
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,610
- Security Guard$36,750
- Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$25,990
- Chef and Head Cook$57,170
- Cook$39,080
- Cook$37,270
- Cook$38,080
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$23,600
- Dishwasher$30,400
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$30,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$43,160
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$27,210
- Food Preparation Worker$35,020
- Food Server$30,120
- Host and Hostess$28,470
- Waiter and Waitress$23,210
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$58,930
- Grounds Maintenance Worker$47,490
- Janitor and Cleaner$37,730
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$44,460
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$36,060
- Pesticide Handler$38,260
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,220
- Animal Caretaker$33,760
- Childcare Worker$35,510
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$38,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$38,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$50,290
- Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner$22,580
- Gambling Service Worker$23,180
- Recreation Worker$32,150
- Residential Advisor$53,250
- Skincare Specialist$53,320
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$53,050
- Cashier$35,610
- Counter and Rental Clerk$45,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$79,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$49,190
- Insurance Sales Agent$61,200
- Parts Salesperson$43,960
- Real Estate Sales Agent$74,870
- Retail Salesperson$35,430
- Sale and Related Worker$41,260
- Sales Representative$89,990
- Sales Representative$61,000
- Sales Representatives of Service$59,970
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$41,130
- Billing and Posting Clerk$46,530
- Bookkeeping$47,420
- Cargo and Freight Agent$63,010
- Court$47,700
- Customer Service Representative$44,690
- Dispatcher$45,820
- Eligibility Interviewer$58,870
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$59,290
- File Clerk$36,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,090
- Hotel$35,380
- Information and Record Clerk$46,550
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$52,190
- Interviewer$43,100
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,560
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,080
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,310
- New Accounts Clerk$41,880
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$52,890
- Office Clerk$45,600
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,590
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
- Production$49,890
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,610
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,500
- Shipping$42,070
- Teller$37,720
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$36,670
- Farmworker and Laborer$37,860
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$57,160
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$61,550
- Construction Laborer$49,930
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$51,310
- Electrician$79,250
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,620
- Glazier$50,290
- Highway Maintenance Worker$61,230
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$64,050
- Painter$57,060
- Plumber$79,750
- Roofer$62,310
- Sheet Metal Worker$61,420
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$77,790
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$48,710
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$59,650
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,380
- Computer$48,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,010
- Heating$60,240
- Helpers--Installation$36,950
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$58,040
- Installation$47,330
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$47,490
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$71,610
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$46,750
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$75,860
- Tire Repairer and Changer$46,420
Production
- Baker$37,070
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$43,460
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,540
- Coating$45,900
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$54,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$61,460
- Food Processing Worker$37,450
- Inspector$53,560
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$36,730
- Machinist$60,060
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,660
- Printing Press Operator$43,160
- Production Worker$39,940
- Separating$49,920
- Sewing Machine Operator$38,490
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,550
- Welder$47,720
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$41,600
- Bus Driver$46,650
- Bus Driver$56,570
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,900
- Commercial Pilot$104,300
- Driver/Sales Worker$27,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,370
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,500
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,090
- Laborer and Freight$42,900
- Light Truck Driver$46,270
- Motor Vehicle Operator$36,190
- Packer and Packager$39,520
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,980
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,960
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Missoula, MT?
About $57,910 a year ($27.84 an hour): the average of the 290 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Missoula, MT?
Physician ($334,100), Family Medicine Physician ($324,800), General Internal Medicine Physician ($288,900).
What are the most common jobs in Missoula, MT?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,160 jobs), Retail Salesperson (1,990 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (1,950 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.