Top Paying Jobs in Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg, VA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,550 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($264,970), Physicians, All Other ($197,580), Dentists, General ($159,220). The cost of living index is 94.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,322/month.
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Avg. median salary
94.89
Cost of living index
$1,322
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Highest paying careers in Harrisonburg
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $265K | $127.39/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $198K | $94.99/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $159K | $76.55/hr |
| 4 | Sales Managers | Management | $157K | $75.61/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $151K | $72.39/hr |
| 6 | Financial Managers | Management | $148K | $71.25/hr |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | Management | $141K | $67.99/hr |
| 8 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.46/hr |
| 9 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $136K | $65.43/hr |
| 10 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $134K | $64.55/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-5.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,322/mo
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