Top Paying Jobs in Corvallis, OR
Corvallis, OR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 9,550 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($232,010), Dentists, General ($214,060), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($181,080). The cost of living index is 104.02 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,622/month.
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Avg. median salary
104.02
Cost of living index
$1,622
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Corvallis
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $85K | $40.94/hr |
| 52 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $84K | $40.59/hr |
| 53 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $84K | $40.48/hr |
| 54 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $83K | $40.12/hr |
| 55 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $83K | $40.01/hr |
| 56 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $83K | $39.76/hr |
| 57 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $83K | $39.68/hr |
| 58 | Real Estate Brokers | Sales | $82K | $39.56/hr |
| 59 | Foresters | Science | $81K | $39.16/hr |
| 60 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $81K | $39.15/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+4.0% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,622/mo
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