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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $69K | $33.19/hr |
| 52 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $68K | $32.69/hr |
| 53 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $67K | $32.07/hr |
| 54 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $66K | $31.65/hr |
| 55 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $65K | $31.26/hr |
| 56 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $65K | $31.15/hr |
| 57 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $64K | N/A |
| 58 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Production & Manufacturing | $64K | $30.64/hr |
| 59 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.51/hr |
| 60 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $63K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Rome
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,192/mo
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