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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $54K | $26.13/hr |
| 52 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | Office & Admin | $54K | $25.98/hr |
| 53 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $51K | $24.76/hr |
| 54 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $50K | $24/hr |
| 55 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $49K | $23.7/hr |
| 56 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $49K | $23.4/hr |
| 57 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $48K | $23.26/hr |
| 58 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $48K | $23.24/hr |
| 59 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $48K | $23.14/hr |
| 60 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $48K | $22.91/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$927/mo
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