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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.04/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $34.97/hr |
| 53 | Producers and Directors | Arts & Media | $72K | $34.59/hr |
| 54 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.45/hr |
| 55 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $71K | $34.15/hr |
| 56 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $71K | $33.92/hr |
| 57 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $69K | $32.95/hr |
| 58 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $68K | $32.8/hr |
| 59 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $67K | $32.41/hr |
| 60 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.13/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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