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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $30.03/hr |
| 72 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 73 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.88/hr |
| 74 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $62K | $29.84/hr |
| 75 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 76 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $62K | $29.81/hr |
| 77 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 78 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Sales | $62K | $29.76/hr |
| 79 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.68/hr |
| 80 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $62K | $29.65/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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