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.
$106K
Avg. median salary
95.55
Cost of living index
$1,374
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Yakima
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sales Managers | Management | $152K | $73.13/hr |
| 12 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $151K | N/A |
| 13 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $147K | $70.51/hr |
| 14 | Construction Managers | Management | $139K | $67.06/hr |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $139K | $66.76/hr |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $137K | $65.66/hr |
| 17 | Lawyers | Legal | $132K | $63.3/hr |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $130K | $62.5/hr |
| 19 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $129K | $61.91/hr |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $128K | $61.4/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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