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
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Population
Highest paying careers in Sioux City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $74K | $35.35/hr |
| 72 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $74K | $35.34/hr |
| 73 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $73K | N/A |
| 74 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $73K | $34.91/hr |
| 75 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.64/hr |
| 76 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.41/hr |
| 77 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $71K | $34.34/hr |
| 78 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.3/hr |
| 79 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $69K | $33.14/hr |
| 80 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $69K | $33.06/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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