Top Paying Jobs in Muncie, IN
Muncie, IN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 12,720 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($436,300), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($303,660), Dentists, General ($190,750). The cost of living index is 88.15 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,043/month.
$78K
Avg. median salary
88.15
Cost of living index
$1,043
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Muncie
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $63K | $30.18/hr |
| 52 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $62K | $30.04/hr |
| 53 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.88/hr |
| 54 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $62K | $29.65/hr |
| 55 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $62K | $29.6/hr |
| 56 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $61K | $29.48/hr |
| 57 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.43/hr |
| 58 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.32/hr |
| 59 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | Transportation | $61K | $29.3/hr |
| 60 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $61K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,043/mo
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