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.
$104K
Avg. median salary
98.28
Cost of living index
$1,503
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Merced
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.61/hr |
| 92 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.47/hr |
| 93 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $71K | $34.21/hr |
| 94 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $70K | $33.76/hr |
| 95 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $70K | $33.46/hr |
| 96 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $69K | $33.25/hr |
| 97 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | Transportation | $69K | $32.95/hr |
| 98 | Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | Management | $68K | $32.9/hr |
| 99 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $68K | $32.72/hr |
| 100 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.38/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Merced
Cost of living vs. national average-1.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,503/mo
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