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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Merced
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.6/hr |
| 62 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.39/hr |
| 63 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $83K | $39.91/hr |
| 64 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $83K | $39.68/hr |
| 65 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $81K | $38.78/hr |
| 66 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.66/hr |
| 67 | Health Education Specialists | Community & Social | $80K | $38.38/hr |
| 68 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.3/hr |
| 69 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $80K | $38.27/hr |
| 70 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $38.1/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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