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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $63K | $30.25/hr |
| 72 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.17/hr |
| 73 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.12/hr |
| 74 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $63K | $30.1/hr |
| 75 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $62K | $30.03/hr |
| 76 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.85/hr |
| 77 | Food Service Managers | Management | $62K | $29.83/hr |
| 78 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $62K | $29.69/hr |
| 79 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 80 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $62K | $29.6/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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