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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $71K | $34.19/hr |
| 62 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $70K | $33.81/hr |
| 63 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.56/hr |
| 64 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $68K | $32.85/hr |
| 65 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $68K | $32.8/hr |
| 66 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $68K | $32.63/hr |
| 67 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.55/hr |
| 68 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $67K | $32.38/hr |
| 69 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.83/hr |
| 70 | Chemical Technicians | Science | $65K | $31.17/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Decatur
Cost of living vs. national average-12.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$961/mo
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