This is the Highest Paying Public Profession in Montana

BUTTE, MT - Do you think you work hard enough for your wage? Or, perhaps, do you think you work harder than what your wage pays?

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Maybe you're somewhere in between. Whichever the case, there's no doubt that most people would like to be paid more for their job, even if they're getting well above the market value. Have you ever heard someone say, "Actually, I don't think I'll take a raise. I'm getting paid plenty enough as is,"? Exactly.

Especially given the massive gap between home prices and wages here in Montana, we don't blame people for always wanting more (trust us, we do too). But what if you worked as the highest-paying public profession in the state, do you think you would still feel the same?

Given that most public sector professions—which are federal, state, or local government positions (teachers, professors, police officers, administrators, etc.)—are notoriously underpaid, earning on average 22% less than similar positions in private sectors, one might be led to believe the highest paying public profession wouldn't be anything to write home about.

But in a recent study, it was found that the highest paying public position in Montana is not a college football or basketball coach, as found in 38 states across the U.S., but something with much more responsibility.

The highest paying public profession in Montana is held by the college president, with both major college presidents Waded Cruzado of Montana State University and Seth Bodnar of University of Montana each earning over $367,000 in base salary, with Cruzado making over $576,000 annually in bonuses and deferments.

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So, if you're looking for a career change, perhaps being a college president would be fruitful. Hey, Cruzado just announced her retirement, so the position will be open! Do you think that job listing will be on Indeed?