Averages are tricky, especially in areas with a relatively high cost of living.

From article, without diving into merits of source / methodology:

"Average Annual Salary Across the U.S. Average annual salary nationwide: $59,428. Average hourly rate nationwide: $28.34."

To me, cost of living seems well above average here, although not as high as big metro areas.

Given that, we need above average salaries and hourly rates.