Top Paying Jobs in Monroe, MI
Monroe, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 12,210 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($244,760), Physicians, All Other ($210,090), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($158,170). The cost of living index is 93.49 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,326/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.49
Cost of living index
$1,326
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Monroe
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.77/hr |
| 32 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $94K | $45.04/hr |
| 33 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $93K | $44.68/hr |
| 34 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.05/hr |
| 35 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $87K | $42.06/hr |
| 36 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $87K | $41.72/hr |
| 37 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.76/hr |
| 38 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $84K | $40.37/hr |
| 39 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $40.07/hr |
| 40 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.68/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Monroe
Cost of living vs. national average-6.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,326/mo
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