Top Paying Jobs in Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire, WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 18,450 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($418,650), Family Medicine Physicians ($327,730), Dentists, General ($209,750). The cost of living index is 92.8 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,181/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.8
Cost of living index
$1,181
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Highest paying careers in Eau Claire
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $419K | $201.27/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $328K | $157.56/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $210K | $100.84/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $205K | $98.42/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $155K | $74.74/hr |
| 6 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $150K | $71.98/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $144K | $69.22/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $138K | $66.24/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $63.72/hr |
| 10 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $131K | $62.82/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,181/mo
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