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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $76K | $36.61/hr |
| 42 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.25/hr |
| 43 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.89/hr |
| 44 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $74K | $35.79/hr |
| 45 | Lawyers | Legal | $74K | $35.77/hr |
| 46 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $74K | $35.34/hr |
| 47 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $73K | $35.22/hr |
| 48 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.74/hr |
| 49 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $72K | $34.46/hr |
| 50 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.86/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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