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Top Paying Jobs in Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,320 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($243,270), Family Medicine Physicians ($220,540), Chief Executives ($177,090). The cost of living index is 92.52 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,236/month.

$87K
Avg. median salary
92.52
Cost of living index
$1,236
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Muskegon-Norton Shores

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersProduction & Manufacturing$61K$29.55/hr
92Physical Therapist AssistantsHealthcare Support$61K$29.3/hr
93FundraisersBusiness & Finance$61K$29.3/hr
94Training and Development SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$60K$28.99/hr
95ClergyCommunity & Social$60K$28.96/hr
96Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing$60K$28.94/hr
97Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCommunity & Social$60K$28.93/hr
98Industrial Machinery MechanicsRepair & Maintenance$60K$28.86/hr
99Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water VesselsTransportation$60K$28.8/hr
100Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticProduction & Manufacturing$60K$28.73/hr

Affordability snapshot: Muskegon-Norton Shores

Cost of living vs. national average-7.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,236/mo

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