Top Paying Jobs in Duluth, MN-WI
Duluth, MN-WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 23,000 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($434,190), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($368,210), Physicians, All Other ($364,710). The cost of living index is 88.77 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,207/month.
$113K
Avg. median salary
88.77
Cost of living index
$1,207
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Duluth
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $87K | $41.65/hr |
| 72 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | Construction & Trades | $86K | $41.46/hr |
| 73 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $86K | $41.31/hr |
| 74 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.2/hr |
| 75 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $85K | $40.89/hr |
| 76 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.59/hr |
| 77 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $84K | $40.56/hr |
| 78 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $84K | $40.55/hr |
| 79 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $84K | $40.53/hr |
| 80 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $84K | $40.52/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Duluth
Cost of living vs. national average-11.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,207/mo
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