Top Paying Jobs in Joplin, MO-KS
Joplin, MO-KS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,160 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($324,090), Dentists, General ($201,820), Family Medicine Physicians ($200,530). The cost of living index is 85.72 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $947/month.
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Avg. median salary
85.72
Cost of living index
$947
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Joplin
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $324K | $155.81/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $202K | $97.03/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $201K | $96.41/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $171K | $82.1/hr |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $150K | $72.26/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $135K | $64.97/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $135K | $64.75/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.41/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $128K | $61.4/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $128K | $61.32/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-14.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$947/mo
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