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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $103K | $49.49/hr |
| 42 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.12/hr |
| 43 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $102K | $49.05/hr |
| 44 | Facilities Managers | Management | $102K | $48.94/hr |
| 45 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.6/hr |
| 46 | Construction Managers | Management | $101K | $48.41/hr |
| 47 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $100K | $47.89/hr |
| 48 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $99K | $47.54/hr |
| 49 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.49/hr |
| 50 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.38/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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