Top Paying Jobs in Johnstown, PA
Johnstown, PA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,420 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($336,650), Physicians, All Other ($178,240), Chief Executives ($153,570). The cost of living index is 85.93 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,035/month.
$81K
Avg. median salary
85.93
Cost of living index
$1,035
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Johnstown
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $61K | $29.25/hr |
| 72 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $61K | $29.09/hr |
| 73 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $60K | $28.98/hr |
| 74 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $60K | $28.83/hr |
| 75 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $60K | $28.81/hr |
| 76 | Chemists | Science | $60K | $28.81/hr |
| 77 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $60K | $28.64/hr |
| 78 | Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.6/hr |
| 79 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $59K | $28.55/hr |
| 80 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.55/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Johnstown
Cost of living vs. national average-14.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,035/mo
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