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Careers in Montana
Most Popular Careers by City in Montana:
Job opportunities vary greatly by location. As the tables below clearly show, individual cities and towns offer employment opportunities which differ from those you'll find in other places. Some places feature jobs in technology, some in manufacturing, others in education, etc. Whether choosing a career path or seeking a new job, it pays to consider which careers are favored in the area in which you live or to which are willing to move.
Select the city you want or just browse down this page to see the analysis for each city:
NOTE: A Career Popularity level of 1.0 indicates the national average; a popularity rating of 3.5, for example, indicates that the career is 3.5 times as prevalent locally than it is nationally.
Billings Employment and Careers
Ten careers significantly more common in Billings and surrounding towns than in most metro areas nationwide.
| Job Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Popularity* vs. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers | $58,880 | 310 | 18.9 |
| Clergy | $32,620 | 160 | 7.4 |
| Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers | $47,370 | 130 | 4.7 |
| Surveyors | $55,640 | 120 | 4.2 |
| Bartenders | $17,200 | 1,140 | 4.1 |
| Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers | $21,440 | 140 | 3.9 |
| Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines | $37,410 | 220 | 3.4 |
| Helpers--carpenters | $23,690 | 130 | 3.4 |
| Structural metal fabricators and fitters | $31,800 | 180 | 3.2 |
| Tire repairers and changers | $23,160 | 150 | 3.2 |
Great Falls Employment and Careers
Ten careers significantly more common in Great Falls and surrounding towns than in most metro areas nationwide.
| Job Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Popularity* vs. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $48,530 | 110 | 5 |
| Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines | $44,600 | 100 | 4 |
| Bartenders | $18,240 | 380 | 3.5 |
| Cooks, fast food | $16,870 | 380 | 3.4 |
| Medical records and health information technicians | $27,600 | 120 | 3.3 |
| Automotive body and related repairers | $31,190 | 100 | 3.2 |
| Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors | $21,060 | 160 | 3.1 |
| Personal and home care aides | $20,960 | 270 | 2.8 |
| Child care workers | $17,660 | 330 | 2.6 |
| Educational, vocational, and school counselors | $36,470 | 130 | 2.5 |
Missoula Employment and Careers
Ten careers significantly more common in Missoula and surrounding towns than in most metro areas nationwide.
| Job Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Popularity* vs. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logging equipment operators | $37,870 | 110 | 47.1 |
| Food preparation workers | $15,470 | 1,300 | 4.4 |
| Coaches and scouts | $20,700 | 240 | 4.3 |
| Surveying and mapping technicians | $35,750 | 100 | 4.3 |
| Mental health counselors | $31,850 | 130 | 3.9 |
| Personal and home care aides | $20,300 | 590 | 3.8 |
| Tire repairers and changers | $25,400 | 110 | 3.8 |
| Bartenders | $18,810 | 570 | 3.3 |
| Physical therapists | $52,020 | 180 | 3.1 |
| Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks | $16,800 | 210 | 2.9 |
* A Career Popularity level of 1.0 indicates the national average; a popularity rating of 3.5, for example, indicates that the career is 3.5 times as prevalent locally than it is nationally.
Analysis (above) provided by CityTownInfo.com, based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the US Census.