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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.46/hr |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | Management | $93K | $44.67/hr |
| 23 | Data Scientists | Technology | $92K | $44.29/hr |
| 24 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44/hr |
| 25 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $90K | $43.1/hr |
| 26 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.94/hr |
| 27 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $88K | $42.21/hr |
| 28 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $87K | $41.7/hr |
| 29 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $85K | $41.08/hr |
| 30 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $84K | $40.33/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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