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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $57K | N/A |
| 82 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $56K | $26.85/hr |
| 83 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $55K | $26.6/hr |
| 84 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $55K | $26.58/hr |
| 85 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $54K | $26.18/hr |
| 86 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $54K | $25.9/hr |
| 87 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Production & Manufacturing | $53K | $25.65/hr |
| 88 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $52K | $25.19/hr |
| 89 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $51K | $24.62/hr |
| 90 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $51K | $24.43/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Muncie
Cost of living vs. national average-11.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,043/mo
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