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
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Traverse City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $103K | $49.45/hr |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $102K | N/A |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $48.86/hr |
| 24 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.66/hr |
| 25 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.55/hr |
| 26 | Construction Managers | Management | $98K | $46.9/hr |
| 27 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $97K | $46.4/hr |
| 28 | Software Developers | Technology | $96K | $46.09/hr |
| 29 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.52/hr |
| 30 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.33/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Traverse City
Cost of living vs. national average-6.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,224/mo
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