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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $81K | $38.8/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $81K | $38.77/hr |
| 63 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $80K | $38.65/hr |
| 64 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $79K | $38.01/hr |
| 65 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.67/hr |
| 66 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $78K | $37.55/hr |
| 67 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | Construction & Trades | $78K | $37.51/hr |
| 68 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.19/hr |
| 69 | Food Service Managers | Management | $77K | $37.16/hr |
| 70 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $77K | N/A |
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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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