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.
$87K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $82K | $39.64/hr |
| 42 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.73/hr |
| 43 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $80K | $38.62/hr |
| 44 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.46/hr |
| 45 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $80K | $38.26/hr |
| 46 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $79K | $37.99/hr |
| 47 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.7/hr |
| 48 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.64/hr |
| 49 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 50 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.52/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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