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Top Paying Jobs in Dover, DE

Dover, DE has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,120 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($233,980), Marketing Managers ($182,640), Sales Managers ($178,130). The cost of living index is 97.51 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,470/month.

$94K
Avg. median salary
97.51
Cost of living index
$1,470
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Dover

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
71Occupational Therapy AssistantsHealthcare Support$75K$36.27/hr
72Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationEducation$75KN/A
73First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersBuilding & Maintenance$75K$36.06/hr
74Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCommunity & Social$75K$35.87/hr
75Training and Development SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$74K$35.74/hr
76Cost EstimatorsBusiness & Finance$73K$35.06/hr
77Accountants and AuditorsBusiness & Finance$73K$34.97/hr
78Buyers and Purchasing AgentsBusiness & Finance$73K$34.93/hr
79Computer ProgrammersTechnology$72K$34.67/hr
80Architectural and Civil DraftersEngineering$71K$34.06/hr

Affordability snapshot: Dover

Cost of living vs. national average-2.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,470/mo

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