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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.54/hr |
| 12 | Sales Managers | Management | $128K | $61.33/hr |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.21/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $127K | $61.12/hr |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $127K | $61.08/hr |
| 16 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $125K | $60.05/hr |
| 17 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $121K | N/A |
| 18 | Lawyers | Legal | $116K | $55.92/hr |
| 19 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $115K | N/A |
| 20 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $114K | $54.77/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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