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.
$86K
Avg. median salary
85.72
Cost of living index
$947
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Joplin
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.15/hr |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $100K | $47.84/hr |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | Management | $99K | $47.82/hr |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.41/hr |
| 25 | Sales Managers | Management | $98K | $47.12/hr |
| 26 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $98K | $46.96/hr |
| 27 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $97K | N/A |
| 28 | Data Scientists | Technology | $97K | $46.47/hr |
| 29 | Lawyers | Legal | $96K | $46.25/hr |
| 30 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $93K | $44.91/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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