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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Worcester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $158K | $75.87/hr |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $157K | $75.41/hr |
| 23 | Physicists | Science | $154K | $74.03/hr |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $153K | $73.49/hr |
| 25 | Materials Scientists | Science | $151K | $72.63/hr |
| 26 | Database Architects | Technology | $151K | $72.57/hr |
| 27 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $150K | $71.92/hr |
| 28 | Software Developers | Technology | $147K | $70.65/hr |
| 29 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $143K | $68.65/hr |
| 30 | Construction Managers | Management | $141K | $67.58/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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