Top Paying Jobs in Lewiston-Auburn, ME
Lewiston-Auburn, ME has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,960 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($247,470), Family Medicine Physicians ($239,740), Physician Assistants ($143,710). The cost of living index is 94.74 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,586/month.
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Avg. median salary
94.74
Cost of living index
$1,586
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lewiston-Auburn
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $60K | $28.61/hr |
| 92 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $59K | $28.57/hr |
| 93 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Production & Manufacturing | $59K | $28.51/hr |
| 94 | Health Education Specialists | Community & Social | $59K | $28.47/hr |
| 95 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | Office & Admin | $59K | $28.44/hr |
| 96 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $59K | N/A |
| 97 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $59K | $28.37/hr |
| 98 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $58K | $28.09/hr |
| 99 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $58K | $28/hr |
| 100 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $27.89/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-5.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,586/mo
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