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.
$150K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $166K | $79.63/hr |
| 22 | Financial Managers | Management | $164K | $78.96/hr |
| 23 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $164K | $78.9/hr |
| 24 | Sales Managers | Management | $163K | $78.41/hr |
| 25 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $157K | $75.24/hr |
| 26 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $153K | N/A |
| 27 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $152K | $72.91/hr |
| 28 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $150K | $72.2/hr |
| 29 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $145K | $69.47/hr |
| 30 | Marketing Managers | Management | $144K | $69.42/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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