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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

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
71Construction and Building InspectorsConstruction & Trades$60K$28.8/hr
72Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSales$60K$28.72/hr
73Loan OfficersBusiness & Finance$60K$28.7/hr
74Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationEducation$60KN/A
75Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$60K$28.61/hr
76Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationEducation$59KN/A
77Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsRepair & Maintenance$59K$28.53/hr
78Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsOffice & Admin$59K$28.53/hr
79Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationEducation$59KN/A
80Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolEducation$59KN/A

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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