Top Paying Jobs in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,920 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($280,490), Chief Executives ($248,510), Dentists, General ($171,740). The cost of living index is 93.37 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,224/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.37
Cost of living index
$1,224
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Highest paying careers in Traverse City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $280K | $134.85/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $249K | $119.47/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $172K | $82.57/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $168K | $80.81/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $143K | $68.77/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $141K | $68.01/hr |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | Management | $138K | $66.15/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $136K | $65.47/hr |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.51/hr |
| 10 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $124K | $59.78/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,224/mo
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