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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $106K | $50.86/hr |
| 32 | Facilities Managers | Management | $106K | $50.79/hr |
| 33 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $105K | $50.62/hr |
| 34 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $105K | N/A |
| 35 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $104K | $49.89/hr |
| 36 | Software Developers | Technology | $103K | $49.52/hr |
| 37 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 38 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | Construction & Trades | $101K | $48.33/hr |
| 39 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.31/hr |
| 40 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $99K | $47.82/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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