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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.93/hr |
| 32 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $104K | $49.89/hr |
| 33 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $104K | N/A |
| 34 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $104K | $49.8/hr |
| 35 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $104K | $49.78/hr |
| 36 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $103K | $49.63/hr |
| 37 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.04/hr |
| 38 | Software Developers | Technology | $101K | $48.68/hr |
| 39 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $101K | $48.4/hr |
| 40 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $100K | $48.2/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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