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 $1,423/month.
$150K
Avg. median salary
95.84
Cost of living index
$1,423
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Highest paying careers in Buffalo-Cheektowaga
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $130K | $62.61/hr |
| 42 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.53/hr |
| 43 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $130K | $62.33/hr |
| 44 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $129K | $62.17/hr |
| 45 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 46 | Database Architects | Technology | $128K | $61.59/hr |
| 47 | Software Developers | Technology | $128K | $61.46/hr |
| 48 | Construction Managers | Management | $128K | $61.32/hr |
| 49 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $128K | $61.3/hr |
| 50 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $127K | $60.83/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,423/mo
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