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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.87/hr |
| 72 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.8/hr |
| 73 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $62K | $29.76/hr |
| 74 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $62K | $29.73/hr |
| 75 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.6/hr |
| 76 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.38/hr |
| 77 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $61K | $29.37/hr |
| 78 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $61K | $29.3/hr |
| 79 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | Education | $61K | $29.11/hr |
| 80 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $60K | $28.88/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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