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.
$145K
Avg. median salary
102.52
Cost of living index
$2,056
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Worcester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.93/hr |
| 92 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 93 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $101K | $48.76/hr |
| 94 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $101K | $48.46/hr |
| 95 | Chemists | Science | $101K | $48.43/hr |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $101K | $48.33/hr |
| 97 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.3/hr |
| 98 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.22/hr |
| 99 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $100K | $48.19/hr |
| 100 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.14/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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