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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Monroe
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.71/hr |
| 62 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $68K | $32.6/hr |
| 63 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.83/hr |
| 64 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $65K | $31.49/hr |
| 65 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $65K | $31.26/hr |
| 66 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $64K | $30.89/hr |
| 67 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $64K | $30.83/hr |
| 68 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $63K | $30.46/hr |
| 69 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.41/hr |
| 70 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.22/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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