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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Highest paying careers in Rome
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $125K | $59.87/hr |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $122K | $58.87/hr |
| 13 | Facilities Managers | Management | $122K | $58.81/hr |
| 14 | Software Developers | Technology | $118K | $56.75/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $117K | $56.21/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $113K | $54.31/hr |
| 17 | Chief Executives | Management | $107K | $51.32/hr |
| 18 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $49.86/hr |
| 19 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $102K | N/A |
| 20 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.83/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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