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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.76/hr |
| 42 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $99K | $47.72/hr |
| 43 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 44 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $99K | $47.42/hr |
| 45 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 46 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $96K | $46.22/hr |
| 47 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $96K | $45.98/hr |
| 48 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $95K | $45.83/hr |
| 49 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $93K | $44.84/hr |
| 50 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $93K | $44.76/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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