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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $92K | $44.23/hr |
| 52 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $90K | $43.08/hr |
| 53 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $89K | $42.59/hr |
| 54 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $86K | $41.55/hr |
| 55 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $86K | $41.35/hr |
| 56 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $86K | N/A |
| 57 | Sales Managers | Management | $86K | $41.19/hr |
| 58 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $85K | $40.68/hr |
| 59 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.46/hr |
| 60 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $82K | $39.19/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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