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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $113K | $54.22/hr |
| 62 | Actuaries | Technology | $110K | $52.98/hr |
| 63 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $109K | $52.57/hr |
| 64 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $109K | $52.17/hr |
| 65 | Boilermakers | Construction & Trades | $107K | $51.34/hr |
| 66 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.18/hr |
| 67 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $106K | $51.18/hr |
| 68 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.01/hr |
| 69 | Facilities Managers | Management | $105K | $50.65/hr |
| 70 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $105K | $50.34/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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