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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Highest paying careers in Worcester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $138K | $66.55/hr |
| 32 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $135K | $64.96/hr |
| 33 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $134K | $64.43/hr |
| 34 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $134K | $64.27/hr |
| 35 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $133K | $63.91/hr |
| 36 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $131K | $63.1/hr |
| 37 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $131K | $62.96/hr |
| 38 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $130K | $62.53/hr |
| 39 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.37/hr |
| 40 | Lawyers | Legal | $129K | $62.21/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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