Top Paying Jobs in Rome, GA
Rome, GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,050 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($353,400), Family Medicine Physicians ($305,000), Marketing Managers ($148,160). The cost of living index is 90.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,192/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.16
Cost of living index
$1,192
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Rome
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $52K | $25/hr |
| 92 | Medical Records Specialists | Healthcare | $51K | $24.71/hr |
| 93 | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $51K | $24.66/hr |
| 94 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $51K | $24.51/hr |
| 95 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $51K | $24.5/hr |
| 96 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $51K | $24.47/hr |
| 97 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $51K | $24.38/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $50K | $24.23/hr |
| 99 | Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | Community & Social | $50K | $24/hr |
| 100 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $49K | $23.63/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rome
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,192/mo
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