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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Construction Managers | Management | $131K | $62.8/hr |
| 22 | Financial Managers | Management | $129K | $62.25/hr |
| 23 | Software Developers | Technology | $126K | $60.54/hr |
| 24 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $124K | $59.6/hr |
| 25 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $119K | $57.44/hr |
| 26 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $117K | $56.22/hr |
| 27 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $116K | $55.71/hr |
| 28 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $112K | N/A |
| 29 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.64/hr |
| 30 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $107K | $51.32/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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