Top Paying Jobs in Merced, CA
Merced, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,120 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($273,110), Family Medicine Physicians ($270,880), Chief Executives ($181,660). The cost of living index is 98.28 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,503/month.
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Avg. median salary
98.28
Cost of living index
$1,503
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Highest paying careers in Merced
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $273K | $131.3/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $271K | $130.23/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $182K | $87.34/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $170K | $81.83/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $167K | $80.36/hr |
| 6 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $166K | $79.63/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $164K | $78.88/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $159K | $76.32/hr |
| 9 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $157K | N/A |
| 10 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $155K | $74.46/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-1.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,503/mo
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