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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Roanoke
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $129K | $61.92/hr |
| 22 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $129K | $61.82/hr |
| 23 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $126K | $60.79/hr |
| 24 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $126K | $60.42/hr |
| 25 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $124K | $59.43/hr |
| 26 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $122K | $58.84/hr |
| 27 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $122K | $58.63/hr |
| 28 | Software Developers | Technology | $121K | $58.23/hr |
| 29 | Database Architects | Technology | $120K | $57.91/hr |
| 30 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $119K | $57.3/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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