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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.95/hr |
| 72 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $79K | $37.91/hr |
| 73 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $78K | $37.74/hr |
| 74 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $78K | $37.68/hr |
| 75 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $77K | $37.2/hr |
| 76 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.18/hr |
| 77 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.93/hr |
| 78 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.93/hr |
| 79 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $77K | $36.92/hr |
| 80 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $77K | $36.91/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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