Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Missoula
289 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Missoula belongs to Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, at $22,580 per year. The highest is $334,110.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $22,580 | 120 | |
| 2 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $23,180 | 90 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,210 | 930 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,600 | 180 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $25,990 | 630 | |
| 6 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,210 | 50 | |
| 7 | Driver/Sales Workers | $27,560 | 250 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,470 | 170 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,220 | 270 | |
| 10 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $29,310 | 230 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $334,110 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $324,810 | 70 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $288,870 | 100 |
| Radiologists | $239,200 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $172,690 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $168,200 | 60 |
| Marketing Managers | $139,630 | — |
| Pharmacists | $137,220 | 220 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,970 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,990 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,020 | 160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,650 | 140 |
| Financial Managers | $128,740 | 180 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,330 | 170 |
| Human Resources Managers | $123,660 | 60 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $122,930 | 100 |
| Sales Managers | $121,680 | 170 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $121,040 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $113,990 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $111,860 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $107,000 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,840 | 40 |
| Commercial Pilots | $104,260 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $103,380 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $100,490 | 490 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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