Top Paying Jobs in Fairbanks-College, AK
Fairbanks-College, AK has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 11,330 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Pharmacists ($173,340), Physician Assistants ($164,910), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,570). The cost of living index is 103.21 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,676/month.
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Avg. median salary
103.21
Cost of living index
$1,676
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Fairbanks-College
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $131K | $63.13/hr |
| 12 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $131K | $62.78/hr |
| 13 | Lawyers | Legal | $130K | $62.34/hr |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $62.15/hr |
| 15 | Facilities Managers | Management | $123K | $59.25/hr |
| 16 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $123K | $59.02/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $122K | $58.78/hr |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $116K | $55.8/hr |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $115K | $55.49/hr |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $115K | $55.28/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Fairbanks-College
Cost of living vs. national average+3.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,676/mo
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