Top Paying Jobs in Saginaw, MI
Saginaw, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 19,920 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($259,950), Family Medicine Physicians ($236,610), Physicians, All Other ($234,950). The cost of living index is 90.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,117/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.89
Cost of living index
$1,117
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Saginaw
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 52 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $82K | $39.23/hr |
| 53 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $81K | $39.03/hr |
| 54 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.67/hr |
| 55 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $80K | $38.53/hr |
| 56 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.39/hr |
| 57 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $79K | $38.18/hr |
| 58 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $79K | $37.78/hr |
| 59 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.68/hr |
| 60 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | Education | $78K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-9.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,117/mo
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