Top Paying Jobs in Michigan City-La Porte, IN
Michigan City-La Porte, IN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 12,680 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($354,700), Pharmacists ($148,110), Sales Managers ($140,630). The cost of living index is 91.68 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,152/month.
$79K
Avg. median salary
91.68
Cost of living index
$1,152
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Michigan City-La Porte
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $53K | $25.42/hr |
| 92 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $52K | $24.86/hr |
| 93 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $51K | $24.52/hr |
| 94 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | Office & Admin | $51K | $24.44/hr |
| 95 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $51K | $24.37/hr |
| 96 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $50K | $24.23/hr |
| 97 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | Office & Admin | $50K | $24.11/hr |
| 98 | Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | Office & Admin | $50K | $24.1/hr |
| 99 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $50K | $24.03/hr |
| 100 | Bus Drivers, School | Transportation | $50K | $23.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Michigan City-La Porte
Cost of living vs. national average-8.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,152/mo
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