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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | $51.26/hr |
| 32 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $106K | $50.89/hr |
| 33 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 34 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $103K | $49.73/hr |
| 35 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $103K | $49.67/hr |
| 36 | Facilities Managers | Management | $103K | $49.38/hr |
| 37 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $102K | $48.87/hr |
| 38 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.35/hr |
| 39 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 40 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $99K | N/A |
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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