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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $148K | $70.93/hr |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $143K | $68.52/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.27/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $135K | $65.02/hr |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $135K | $64.74/hr |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $133K | $63.78/hr |
| 17 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.44/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $132K | $63.23/hr |
| 19 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $126K | $60.42/hr |
| 20 | Sales Managers | Management | $124K | $59.75/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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