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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.51/hr |
| 52 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.24/hr |
| 53 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $91K | $43.82/hr |
| 54 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $91K | $43.59/hr |
| 55 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $90K | $43.38/hr |
| 56 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $90K | $43.13/hr |
| 57 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $88K | $42.47/hr |
| 58 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $88K | $42.38/hr |
| 59 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $87K | $41.91/hr |
| 60 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $87K | $41.87/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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