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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $119K | $57.34/hr |
| 52 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $119K | $57.22/hr |
| 53 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $116K | $55.99/hr |
| 54 | Microbiologists | Science | $116K | $55.61/hr |
| 55 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $115K | $55.38/hr |
| 56 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $114K | $54.85/hr |
| 57 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $113K | $54.31/hr |
| 58 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $112K | $53.96/hr |
| 59 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $112K | $53.87/hr |
| 60 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $112K | $53.8/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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