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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $140K | $67.1/hr |
| 32 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $138K | $66.48/hr |
| 33 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.3/hr |
| 34 | Managers, All Other | Management | $136K | $65.34/hr |
| 35 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $134K | $64.63/hr |
| 36 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $133K | $63.81/hr |
| 37 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $132K | $63.57/hr |
| 38 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $131K | $63.14/hr |
| 39 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 40 | Lawyers | Legal | $131K | $62.88/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,343/mo
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