Top Paying Jobs in Monroe, LA
Monroe, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 19,190 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($293,170), Family Medicine Physicians ($255,330), Dentists, General ($161,930). The cost of living index is 83.6 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,026/month.
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Avg. median salary
83.6
Cost of living index
$1,026
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Highest paying careers in Monroe
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Managers, All Other | Management | $98K | $47/hr |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.67/hr |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.22/hr |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $96K | $46.08/hr |
| 25 | Lawyers | Legal | $95K | $45.54/hr |
| 26 | Software Developers | Technology | $95K | $45.47/hr |
| 27 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $94K | $45.31/hr |
| 28 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $93K | $44.5/hr |
| 29 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $91K | N/A |
| 30 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $90K | $43.15/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Monroe
Cost of living vs. national average-16.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,026/mo
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