Median DOL Salary
$61,122
Total DOL Filings
217
Companies Hiring
46
Cost of Living Index
102.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
MISSOULA, MT$61,122
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in MISSOULA, MT is 0.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in MISSOULA
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 80 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| The University of Montana | 53 | $49,460 | Other | |
| University of Montana | 30 | $53,660 | Other | |
| D & B SPA CORPORATION | 5 | $40,000 | Other | |
| Rhithron Associates, Inc. | 4 | $51,854 | Other | |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - MONTANA | 4 | $199,930 | Other | |
| Advanced Technology Services Inc. | 3 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Namchak LLC | 3 | $55,500 | Other | |
| OVERWATCH SYSTEMS LIMITED | 3 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Telecom Technology Services, Inc. | 3 | $75,858 | Other | |
| CLASSPASS, INC. | 2 | $130,000 | Other | |
| BIG SKY DIGITAL, INC. | 2 | $38,750 | Other | |
| GTAT CORP | 2 | $91,500 | Other | |
| Incyte Pathology, P.S. | 2 | $300,000 | Other | |
| Sarens USA, Inc. | 2 | $69,895 | Other | |
| MONTANA MEDICAL RESEARCH, INC | 2 | $32,188 | Other | |
| LOREN W. RANDALL, CPAS, P.C. | 2 | $40,560 | Other | |
| Missoula International School Inc. | 2 | $31,000 | Other | |
| Montana State University | 1 | $52,520 | Other | |
| Inimmune Corporation | 1 | $58,000 | Other | |
| WVP OF MONTANA PC | 1 | $125,000 | Other | |
| Microland | 1 | $74,085 | Other | |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | 1 | $69,846 | Other | |
| WESTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER | 1 | $56,971 | Other | |
| DIVERSIFIED PLASTICS, INC. | 1 | $85,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in MISSOULA
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $42,000 | -50.4% | 7 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,600 | -47.2% | 6 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $41,000 | -59.9% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Montana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Montana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,410 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $194,460 | 630 |
| Dentists, General | $159,480 | 480 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $141,680 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $137,230 | 1,330 |
| Sales Engineers | $134,900 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,640 | 1,050 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,980 | 610 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,180 | 510 |
| Purchasing Managers | $129,000 | 210 |
Salary Trend in MISSOULA, MT
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
MISSOULA, MT has a cost of living index of 102.9, which is 2.9% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $97,182 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $42,000 | $40,816 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,600 | $40,428 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $41,000 | $39,845 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.