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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $129K | $61.84/hr |
| 42 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $126K | $60.52/hr |
| 43 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $126K | $60.48/hr |
| 44 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $125K | $60.3/hr |
| 45 | Data Scientists | Technology | $124K | $59.44/hr |
| 46 | Actuaries | Technology | $123K | $59.22/hr |
| 47 | Crane and Tower Operators | Transportation | $122K | $58.78/hr |
| 48 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $122K | $58.74/hr |
| 49 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $120K | N/A |
| 50 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $120K | $57.89/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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