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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Population
Highest paying careers in Roanoke
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $93K | $44.63/hr |
| 62 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $93K | $44.63/hr |
| 63 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.49/hr |
| 64 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.08/hr |
| 65 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.02/hr |
| 66 | Web Developers | Technology | $91K | $43.94/hr |
| 67 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.83/hr |
| 68 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $91K | $43.75/hr |
| 69 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.61/hr |
| 70 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $90K | $43.33/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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