Top Paying Jobs in Worcester, MA
Worcester, MA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 60,640 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($517,150), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($391,930), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($387,810). The cost of living index is 102.52 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,056/month.
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Avg. median salary
102.52
Cost of living index
$2,056
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Highest paying careers in Worcester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $517K | $248.63/hr |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $392K | $188.43/hr |
| 3 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $388K | $186.45/hr |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $370K | $177.85/hr |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $336K | $161.71/hr |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $319K | $153.57/hr |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $304K | $146.34/hr |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $244K | $117.4/hr |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $230K | $110.44/hr |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $213K | $102.5/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Worcester
Cost of living vs. national average+2.5% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,056/mo
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