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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Population
Highest paying careers in Bend
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $130K | $62.41/hr |
| 22 | Software Developers | Technology | $129K | $62.03/hr |
| 23 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $127K | N/A |
| 24 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $61.1/hr |
| 25 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $125K | $60.08/hr |
| 26 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $125K | $60.03/hr |
| 27 | Lawyers | Legal | $124K | $59.58/hr |
| 28 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $124K | $59.48/hr |
| 29 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $120K | $57.52/hr |
| 30 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $119K | $57.22/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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