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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in St. Cloud
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $78K | $37.33/hr |
| 92 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $78K | $37.3/hr |
| 93 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.27/hr |
| 94 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $77K | $37.24/hr |
| 95 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $77K | $37.13/hr |
| 96 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.01/hr |
| 97 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $77K | $36.96/hr |
| 98 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | Education | $76K | $36.73/hr |
| 99 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $76K | $36.67/hr |
| 100 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $76K | N/A |
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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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