Top Paying Jobs in Yakima, WA
Yakima, WA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 18,970 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($293,080), Family Medicine Physicians ($276,310), Chief Executives ($238,180). The cost of living index is 95.55 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,374/month.
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Avg. median salary
95.55
Cost of living index
$1,374
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Highest paying careers in Yakima
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $293K | $140.9/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $276K | $132.84/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $238K | $114.51/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $200K | $96.22/hr |
| 5 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $166K | $79.96/hr |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | Management | $162K | $78.05/hr |
| 7 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $161K | $77.23/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $159K | $76.5/hr |
| 9 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $158K | $76.05/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $158K | $75.75/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,374/mo
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