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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $102K | $48.98/hr |
| 82 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 83 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 84 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $102K | $48.87/hr |
| 85 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 86 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $101K | $48.74/hr |
| 87 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.68/hr |
| 88 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.64/hr |
| 89 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.36/hr |
| 90 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $101K | $48.32/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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