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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Population
Highest paying careers in El Centro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.83/hr |
| 92 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $68K | $32.9/hr |
| 93 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $68K | $32.89/hr |
| 94 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | Education | $67K | $32.41/hr |
| 95 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $67K | $32.21/hr |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $67K | $32.13/hr |
| 97 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $66K | $31.93/hr |
| 98 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.58/hr |
| 99 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | Farming & Fishing | $64K | $30.84/hr |
| 100 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $64K | $30.76/hr |
Affordability snapshot: El Centro
Cost of living vs. national average-4.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,362/mo
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