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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
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Monroe

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
61Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsScience$72K$34.84/hr
62Human Resources SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$72K$34.61/hr
63Construction and Building InspectorsConstruction & Trades$70K$33.45/hr
64Industrial Machinery MechanicsRepair & Maintenance$68K$32.56/hr
65Buyers and Purchasing AgentsBusiness & Finance$67K$32.16/hr
66Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolEducation$67KN/A
67Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsProduction & Manufacturing$65K$31.43/hr
68Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersPublic Safety$65K$31.39/hr
69Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolEducation$65KN/A
70Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationEducation$65KN/A

Affordability snapshot: Monroe

Cost of living vs. national average-6.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,326/mo

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