Top Paying Jobs in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 27,470 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($488,310), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($346,900), Psychiatrists ($295,010). The cost of living index is 93.62 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,254/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.62
Cost of living index
$1,254
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Highest paying careers in Roanoke
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $488K | $234.77/hr |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $347K | $166.78/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $295K | $141.83/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $258K | $124.19/hr |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $227K | $109.29/hr |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $224K | $107.89/hr |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $220K | $105.75/hr |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | Management | $165K | $79.33/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $165K | $79.28/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $158K | $75.97/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,254/mo
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