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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Eau Claire
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $75K | $36.27/hr |
| 82 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $75K | $36.24/hr |
| 83 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.03/hr |
| 84 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $75K | $36.01/hr |
| 85 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $75K | $36/hr |
| 86 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.9/hr |
| 87 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.54/hr |
| 88 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $73K | $35.32/hr |
| 89 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $72K | $34.5/hr |
| 90 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.15/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Eau Claire
Cost of living vs. national average-7.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,181/mo
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