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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
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Bend

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Biological Scientists, All OtherScience$83K$40.1/hr
92Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesHealthcare$83K$40.03/hr
93Special Education Teachers, All OtherEducation$83KN/A
94Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolEducation$83KN/A
95First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSales$83K$39.75/hr
96Conservation ScientistsScience$83K$39.72/hr
97Librarians and Media Collections SpecialistsEducation$82K$39.63/hr
98Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsBusiness & Finance$82K$39.44/hr
99Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCommunity & Social$82K$39.43/hr
100First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersRepair & Maintenance$82K$39.38/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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