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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $88K | $42.25/hr |
| 52 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $87K | $41.74/hr |
| 53 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $86K | $41.38/hr |
| 54 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $84K | $40.37/hr |
| 55 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $84K | $40.2/hr |
| 56 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $82K | $39.55/hr |
| 57 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.35/hr |
| 58 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $81K | $39.15/hr |
| 59 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $81K | $39/hr |
| 60 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.89/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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