Top Paying Jobs in Decatur, AL
Decatur, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 18,390 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($351,790), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($165,480), Industrial Production Managers ($150,030). The cost of living index is 87.21 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $961/month.
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Avg. median salary
87.21
Cost of living index
$961
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Decatur
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $60K | $29.05/hr |
| 92 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $60K | $28.95/hr |
| 93 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $60K | $28.81/hr |
| 94 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $60K | $28.81/hr |
| 95 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $60K | $28.69/hr |
| 96 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $60K | N/A |
| 97 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $59K | $28.56/hr |
| 98 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.37/hr |
| 99 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $59K | $28.18/hr |
| 100 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $58K | $28.1/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Decatur
Cost of living vs. national average-12.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$961/mo
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