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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $68K | $32.9/hr |
| 82 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.86/hr |
| 83 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $68K | $32.65/hr |
| 84 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $67K | $32.38/hr |
| 85 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $67K | $32.38/hr |
| 86 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $65K | $31.47/hr |
| 87 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $65K | $31.46/hr |
| 88 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.43/hr |
| 89 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.24/hr |
| 90 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $65K | $31.14/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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