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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Yakima
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $82K | $39.47/hr |
| 72 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $81K | $38.74/hr |
| 73 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.34/hr |
| 74 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $79K | $38.04/hr |
| 75 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.98/hr |
| 76 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.91/hr |
| 77 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.81/hr |
| 78 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.81/hr |
| 79 | Chemists | Science | $79K | $37.78/hr |
| 80 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $78K | $37.72/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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