Top Paying Jobs in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 71,860 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($512,620), Cardiologists ($451,790), Neurologists ($451,510). The cost of living index is 95.84 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,343/month.
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Avg. median salary
95.84
Cost of living index
$1,343
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Highest paying careers in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $100K | $48.21/hr |
| 92 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $100K | $48.18/hr |
| 93 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $100K | $48.07/hr |
| 94 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $100K | $47.91/hr |
| 95 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | Arts & Media | $100K | $47.9/hr |
| 96 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $100K | $47.87/hr |
| 97 | Food Scientists and Technologists | Science | $100K | $47.85/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $99K | $47.72/hr |
| 99 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $99K | $47.63/hr |
| 100 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $99K | $47.46/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Buffalo-Cheektowaga
Cost of living vs. national average-4.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,343/mo
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