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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Science | $78K | $37.72/hr |
| 82 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $78K | $37.5/hr |
| 83 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $78K | $37.43/hr |
| 84 | Food Service Managers | Management | $77K | $37.14/hr |
| 85 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $77K | $37.09/hr |
| 86 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $77K | $36.81/hr |
| 87 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.79/hr |
| 88 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $76K | $36.68/hr |
| 89 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $76K | $36.61/hr |
| 90 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $76K | $36.57/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Yakima
Cost of living vs. national average-4.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,374/mo
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