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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $107K | $51.56/hr |
| 42 | Data Scientists | Technology | $107K | $51.34/hr |
| 43 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.85/hr |
| 44 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $106K | $50.83/hr |
| 45 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $105K | $50.49/hr |
| 46 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $104K | $49.86/hr |
| 47 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $103K | $49.69/hr |
| 48 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $103K | $49.52/hr |
| 49 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $103K | $49.37/hr |
| 50 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $103K | $49.32/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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