Top Paying Jobs in St. Joseph, MO-KS
St. Joseph, MO-KS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,680 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($400,000), Physicians, All Other ($217,670), Dentists, General ($207,450). The cost of living index is 86.38 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,077/month.
$88K
Avg. median salary
86.38
Cost of living index
$1,077
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in St. Joseph
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $59K | $28.14/hr |
| 92 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Construction & Trades | $58K | $28.12/hr |
| 93 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $28.1/hr |
| 94 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $58K | $27.97/hr |
| 95 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Repair & Maintenance | $57K | $27.6/hr |
| 96 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.45/hr |
| 97 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.39/hr |
| 98 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $57K | $27.33/hr |
| 99 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $56K | $27.15/hr |
| 100 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $56K | $27.08/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-13.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,077/mo
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