Top Paying Jobs in Dothan, AL
Dothan, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,140 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($363,120), Nurse Anesthetists ($187,980), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($174,110). The cost of living index is 83.83 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $950/month.
$79K
Avg. median salary
83.83
Cost of living index
$950
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Dothan
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.74/hr |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $98K | N/A |
| 23 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $97K | $46.56/hr |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.89/hr |
| 25 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.24/hr |
| 26 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.07/hr |
| 27 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $92K | $44.36/hr |
| 28 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $89K | $42.97/hr |
| 29 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $86K | $41.56/hr |
| 30 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $86K | $41.38/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-16.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$950/mo
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