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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Highest paying careers in Traverse City
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $84K | $40.24/hr |
| 42 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $83K | $40.09/hr |
| 43 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $83K | $39.8/hr |
| 44 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $82K | $39.58/hr |
| 45 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $82K | $39.5/hr |
| 46 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.22/hr |
| 47 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $81K | $38.94/hr |
| 48 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.65/hr |
| 49 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.51/hr |
| 50 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $80K | N/A |
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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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