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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $64K | $30.8/hr |
| 72 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $64K | $30.73/hr |
| 73 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $64K | $30.7/hr |
| 74 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.33/hr |
| 75 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $63K | $30.2/hr |
| 76 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.16/hr |
| 77 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.77/hr |
| 78 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.72/hr |
| 79 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $62K | $29.57/hr |
| 80 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $61K | $29.36/hr |
Affordability snapshot: St. Joseph
Cost of living vs. national average-13.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,077/mo
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