Top Paying Jobs in Altoona, PA
Altoona, PA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,270 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($279,160), Chief Executives ($197,360), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($133,050). The cost of living index is 89.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,138/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.51
Cost of living index
$1,138
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Altoona
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Financial Managers | Management | $114K | $54.8/hr |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.61/hr |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $104K | $50/hr |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | Management | $102K | $49.11/hr |
| 15 | Software Developers | Technology | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 16 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $101K | N/A |
| 17 | Sales Managers | Management | $101K | $48.42/hr |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $100K | $47.91/hr |
| 19 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $98K | $47.14/hr |
| 20 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $46.98/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Altoona
Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,138/mo
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