The Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs In Montana
We've all heard the expression, "Well, someone has to do it, " which certainly rings true regarding dangerous jobs.
There are plenty of openings for those looking for work in Montana. However, some of those opportunities are a little more dangerous than others. In fact, according to Forbes, the 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America are all jobs you'll find available here in Montana.
Montana has long been known as a rough and tough place, so it's no surprise Montana would offer dangerous career opportunities. But does the compensation match? Is there such a thing as "hazard pay" and if so, are Montanans seeing it in their paychecks?
While a couple of those jobs offer a high salary, interestingly enough, some of the more "dangerous" jobs don't offer a salary comparable to the hazardous work.
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What's the most dangerous job in Montana?
The most dangerous job in Montana is logging. According to the data, the number of fatalities in the logging industry from 2021 was 43 and the main cause of those fatalities was "contact with objects and/or equipment". Not to mention that the elements are often a factor when working in the logging industry.
It certainly shouldn't come as a shock that logging ranks first on the list of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in Montana, however, there are a few that made the Top 10 that might surprise you.
Check out the entire Top 10 below.
Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs In Montana
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