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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Highest paying careers in El Centro
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.72/hr |
| 72 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.67/hr |
| 73 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $76K | $36.65/hr |
| 74 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $76K | $36.56/hr |
| 75 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $76K | $36.48/hr |
| 76 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $75K | $36.28/hr |
| 77 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $75K | $36.16/hr |
| 78 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $75K | $35.96/hr |
| 79 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $75K | $35.92/hr |
| 80 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $74K | $35.8/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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