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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.6/hr |
| 82 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $76K | $36.49/hr |
| 83 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $75K | $36/hr |
| 84 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $75K | $35.97/hr |
| 85 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $75K | $35.96/hr |
| 86 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $75K | $35.94/hr |
| 87 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $75K | $35.87/hr |
| 88 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.71/hr |
| 89 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.04/hr |
| 90 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.02/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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