Top Paying Jobs in Bend, OR
Bend, OR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 20,350 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($262,570), Dentists, General ($224,990), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($169,920). The cost of living index is 103.61 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,784/month.
$111K
Avg. median salary
103.61
Cost of living index
$1,784
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bend
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $263K | $126.24/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $225K | $108.17/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $170K | $81.69/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $166K | $79.96/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $166K | $79.79/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $159K | $76.49/hr |
| 7 | Sales Managers | Management | $149K | $71.85/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $149K | $71.65/hr |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $149K | $71.45/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $143K | $68.58/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bend
Cost of living vs. national average+3.6% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,784/mo
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