Top Paying Jobs in Auburn-Opelika, AL
Auburn-Opelika, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,630 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($293,630), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($144,800), Pharmacists ($133,180). The cost of living index is 87.93 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $995/month.
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Avg. median salary
87.93
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$995
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Highest paying careers in Auburn-Opelika
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $294K | $141.17/hr |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $145K | $69.61/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.03/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.3/hr |
| 5 | Financial Managers | Management | $130K | $62.3/hr |
| 6 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $128K | N/A |
| 7 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $121K | $58.15/hr |
| 8 | Software Developers | Technology | $120K | $57.84/hr |
| 9 | Sales Managers | Management | $116K | $55.77/hr |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $111K | $53.36/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$995/mo
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