Top Paying Jobs in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,820 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($300,040), Chief Executives ($220,590), Dentists, General ($191,280). The cost of living index is 86.45 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,154/month.
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Avg. median salary
86.45
Cost of living index
$1,154
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Sioux City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $64K | $30.9/hr |
| 92 | Food Service Managers | Management | $64K | $30.88/hr |
| 93 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $64K | $30.67/hr |
| 94 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.31/hr |
| 95 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $30.03/hr |
| 96 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 97 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $62K | $29.76/hr |
| 98 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 99 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.69/hr |
| 100 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $62K | $29.63/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-13.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,154/mo
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