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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $126K | $60.58/hr |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.42/hr |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | Management | $122K | $58.52/hr |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $122K | $58.52/hr |
| 25 | Construction Managers | Management | $119K | $57.28/hr |
| 26 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $118K | $56.72/hr |
| 27 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $117K | $56.44/hr |
| 28 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $115K | $55.05/hr |
| 29 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $114K | $54.91/hr |
| 30 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $111K | $53.32/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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