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.
$90K
Avg. median salary
93.37
Cost of living index
$1,224
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Traverse City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $63K | $30.46/hr |
| 92 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $63K | $30.41/hr |
| 93 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.4/hr |
| 94 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $63K | $30.4/hr |
| 95 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $63K | $30.36/hr |
| 96 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $63K | $30.34/hr |
| 97 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.32/hr |
| 98 | Food Service Managers | Management | $63K | $30.06/hr |
| 99 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $62K | $30.04/hr |
| 100 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.96/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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