Top Paying Jobs in El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,470 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($370,290), Family Medicine Physicians ($220,170), Dentists, General ($217,830). The cost of living index is 95.17 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,362/month.
$103K
Avg. median salary
95.17
Cost of living index
$1,362
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in El Centro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $370K | $178.02/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $220K | $105.85/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $218K | $104.73/hr |
| 4 | Chief Executives | Management | $178K | $85.55/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $172K | $82.91/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $165K | $79.18/hr |
| 7 | Lawyers | Legal | $163K | $78.16/hr |
| 8 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $158K | $76.2/hr |
| 9 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $157K | N/A |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $157K | $75.35/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-4.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,362/mo
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