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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $96K | $46.27/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $96K | $45.96/hr |
| 53 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $95K | $45.49/hr |
| 54 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.3/hr |
| 55 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $93K | $44.69/hr |
| 56 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $89K | $42.69/hr |
| 57 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Construction & Trades | $88K | $42.23/hr |
| 58 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $87K | $41.95/hr |
| 59 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $86K | $41.23/hr |
| 60 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $86K | N/A |
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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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