Top Paying Jobs in St. George, UT
St. George, UT has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 22,370 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($329,620), Family Medicine Physicians ($296,920), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($153,400). The cost of living index is 97.32 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,575/month.
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Avg. median salary
97.32
Cost of living index
$1,575
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in St. George
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | Construction & Trades | $60K | $28.83/hr |
| 92 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $60K | $28.67/hr |
| 93 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | Building & Maintenance | $60K | $28.63/hr |
| 94 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $59K | $28.6/hr |
| 95 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $59K | $28.56/hr |
| 96 | Interior Designers | Arts & Media | $59K | $28.43/hr |
| 97 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $59K | $28.4/hr |
| 98 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $59K | $28.28/hr |
| 99 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $58K | $28.03/hr |
| 100 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $58K | $27.95/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-2.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,575/mo
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