Top Paying Jobs in St. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud, MN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 21,230 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($591,740), Surgeons, All Other ($503,740), Physicians, All Other ($391,660). The cost of living index is 87.63 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,206/month.
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Avg. median salary
87.63
Cost of living index
$1,206
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Highest paying careers in St. Cloud
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $592K | $284.49/hr |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $504K | $242.18/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $392K | $188.3/hr |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $390K | $187.7/hr |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $299K | $143.67/hr |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $277K | $132.96/hr |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $249K | $119.86/hr |
| 8 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $208K | $100/hr |
| 9 | Chief Executives | Management | $185K | $88.76/hr |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $152K | $72.99/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,206/mo
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