Top Paying Jobs in Gadsden, AL
Gadsden, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,450 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($226,450), Physicians, All Other ($207,450), Pharmacists ($129,090). The cost of living index is 85.65 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $927/month.
$60K
Avg. median salary
85.65
Cost of living index
$927
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Gadsden
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Pharmacy Technicians | Healthcare | $37K | $17.69/hr |
| 92 | Loan Interviewers and Clerks | Office & Admin | $37K | $17.68/hr |
| 93 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $37K | $17.64/hr |
| 94 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | Production & Manufacturing | $37K | $17.64/hr |
| 95 | Billing and Posting Clerks | Office & Admin | $37K | $17.64/hr |
| 96 | Bill and Account Collectors | Office & Admin | $37K | $17.62/hr |
| 97 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $37K | $17.62/hr |
| 98 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | Transportation | $37K | $17.55/hr |
| 99 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | Transportation | $36K | $17.35/hr |
| 100 | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | Office & Admin | $36K | $17.18/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Gadsden
Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$927/mo
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