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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Montana
- Great Falls$121,670
- Missoula$108,410
- Billings$93,800
- Helena$87,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | $121,670 | $136,120 | $75,330 | $88,911 | 97 |
| Missoula | $108,410 | $99,560 | $72,030 | $80,332 | 96 |
| Billings | $93,800 | $72,880 | $70,480 | $70,880 | 94 |
| Helena | $87,380 | $73,950 | $58,670 | $66,726 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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