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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Population
Highest paying careers in Michigan City-La Porte
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.57/hr |
| 32 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.52/hr |
| 33 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.77/hr |
| 34 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $81K | $38.7/hr |
| 35 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $79K | $38.1/hr |
| 36 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $38.05/hr |
| 37 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $78K | $37.45/hr |
| 38 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $78K | $37.43/hr |
| 39 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $78K | $37.3/hr |
| 40 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.46/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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