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.
$115K
Avg. median salary
93.62
Cost of living index
$1,254
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Roanoke
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $145K | $69.66/hr |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $139K | $66.91/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $138K | $66.53/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $138K | $66.11/hr |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $136K | $65.36/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $135K | $64.87/hr |
| 17 | Lawyers | Legal | $134K | $64.63/hr |
| 18 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $134K | $64.58/hr |
| 19 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.41/hr |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | Management | $133K | $63.95/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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