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.
$86K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 42 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.5/hr |
| 43 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.3/hr |
| 44 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $82K | $39.26/hr |
| 45 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $39.08/hr |
| 46 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $81K | $38.89/hr |
| 47 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $81K | $38.8/hr |
| 48 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $81K | $38.76/hr |
| 49 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.93/hr |
| 50 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $79K | $37.82/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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