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.
$83K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $63K | N/A |
| 62 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $63K | $30.49/hr |
| 63 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.32/hr |
| 64 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.32/hr |
| 65 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.13/hr |
| 66 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $62K | $29.92/hr |
| 67 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.68/hr |
| 68 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $62K | $29.67/hr |
| 69 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 70 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $62K | $29.6/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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