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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $107K | $51.59/hr |
| 32 | School Psychologists | Science | $107K | $51.51/hr |
| 33 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $106K | $50.94/hr |
| 34 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.19/hr |
| 35 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.74/hr |
| 36 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $103K | $49.5/hr |
| 37 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $102K | $49/hr |
| 38 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $101K | $48.53/hr |
| 39 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 40 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.32/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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