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
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Highest paying careers in Decatur
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $117K | $56.43/hr |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | Management | $117K | $56.12/hr |
| 23 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $116K | $55.73/hr |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $55.65/hr |
| 25 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Production & Manufacturing | $114K | $55.03/hr |
| 26 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.48/hr |
| 27 | Chemists | Science | $109K | $52.46/hr |
| 28 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $108K | $51.81/hr |
| 29 | Software Developers | Technology | $108K | $51.8/hr |
| 30 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.07/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Decatur
Cost of living vs. national average-12.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$961/mo
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