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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $70K | $33.59/hr |
| 42 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $67K | $32.42/hr |
| 43 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.37/hr |
| 44 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.84/hr |
| 45 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.57/hr |
| 46 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $64K | $30.84/hr |
| 47 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $64K | $30.78/hr |
| 48 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $64K | $30.74/hr |
| 49 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.52/hr |
| 50 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $63K | $30.31/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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