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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $110K | $52.94/hr |
| 22 | Software Developers | Technology | $104K | $50.23/hr |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $104K | $50.16/hr |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $103K | $49.68/hr |
| 25 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.63/hr |
| 26 | Construction Managers | Management | $103K | $49.32/hr |
| 27 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $102K | $48.82/hr |
| 28 | Facilities Managers | Management | $101K | $48.63/hr |
| 29 | Managers, All Other | Management | $100K | $48.04/hr |
| 30 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $100K | $47.98/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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