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.
$92K
Avg. median salary
86.45
Cost of living index
$1,154
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Sioux City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.8/hr |
| 32 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.15/hr |
| 33 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $94K | N/A |
| 34 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $93K | $44.81/hr |
| 35 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $93K | $44.52/hr |
| 36 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.44/hr |
| 37 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $91K | $43.66/hr |
| 38 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $90K | $43.38/hr |
| 39 | Data Scientists | Technology | $90K | $43.29/hr |
| 40 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $88K | $42.53/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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