Highest average salary in Tomsk region offered to farmers
Side Hustlin' Tomsk: Wage Wars Heat Up in Siberia's Heart
Here's the skinny on Tomsk's wage game in 2025: Employers are doling out an average of 61,900 rubles monthly, marking a cool 10,400 ruble surge compared to last year. Let's dive into the dirty details and see who's creaming the competition.
"Hear ye, hear ye, Tomskians! The scoop is that the median salary offered in March 2025 clocked in at 61,900 rubles, a 10,400 ruble boost from last year, and 1,900 higher than February," spilled the beans a mouthpiece from HeadHunter's (HH, hh) Siberian division.
Agricultural workers reigned supreme with an average salary of 153,900 rubles, nipping at their heels were transport ninjas and logistics bruhvers, promised a cool 136,600 rubles, while miners dug in for 135,500 rubles. The top ten, with salaries ranging from 80,000 to 102,000 rubles, include upper and middle management, the auto biz, construction, real estate, manufacturing, and service industries.
If you're a teacher, you're looking at a median wage of over 60,000 rubles, but that puts it in the blind alley compared to other sectors. Back in 2024, Tomsk fretted in the middle of the pack on job prospects ranking[1], catchy evidence of region-wide bite-sized wages and an itch to high-tail it to greener pastures[2].
Remember to keep your eyes peeled for nifty salary differences between public and private sector roles. Sectors like education might not keep up with the big boys like logistics or mining, thanks to those elusive public wages. Fret not, when it comes to regional rankings, Tomsk holds steady in the running (if not leading) for Syberia's top exodus candidate[3].
On a slimmer note: Russia's national average monthly wage hit 128,665 rubles early in 2025[1], but Tomsk's cost of living has been on the rise (23,800 rubles for life's necessities monthly)[1].
[1] https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2025/average-monthly-wages-across-russia-up-10-percent-year-over-year.htm
[2] https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tomsk-exodus-bittersweet-prospect-young-russians-74146740
[3] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54784172.amp
"Interestingly, some of the strongest 'работодатели' (employers) in Tomsk in 2025, such as those in the auto, construction, and manufacturing industries, offer salaries ranging up to 102,000 rubles, a significant figure that seems to keep up with the national average."
"In the financial sector, it's essential to collaborate with a 'headhunter' who has a keen understanding of the business, as the most lucrative jobs in Tomsk's market, like those in logistics and mining, have promising salaries of 136,600 rubles and 135,500 rubles, respectively."
"Despite the surge in the average salary in Tomsk, sectors like education continue to lag behind, with a median wage below 60,000 rubles. This trend, coupled with the higher cost of living compared to the national average, might push more residents towards seeking opportunities outside the city, making Tomsk a top contender for exodus candidates in Siberia."
