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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $126K | $60.66/hr |
| 22 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $123K | $59.19/hr |
| 23 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $121K | $58.03/hr |
| 24 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $120K | $57.62/hr |
| 25 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $119K | $57.44/hr |
| 26 | Managers, All Other | Management | $116K | $55.81/hr |
| 27 | Facilities Managers | Management | $115K | $55.53/hr |
| 28 | Software Developers | Technology | $115K | $55.37/hr |
| 29 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $111K | $53.56/hr |
| 30 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $109K | $52.35/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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