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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.86/hr |
| 32 | Data Scientists | Technology | $99K | $47.79/hr |
| 33 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.64/hr |
| 34 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.41/hr |
| 35 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.14/hr |
| 36 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 37 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.57/hr |
| 38 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.51/hr |
| 39 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.08/hr |
| 40 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $96K | $45.96/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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