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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $111K | $53.56/hr |
| 62 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $111K | N/A |
| 63 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $110K | $52.89/hr |
| 64 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | Business & Finance | $109K | $52.61/hr |
| 65 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.53/hr |
| 66 | Facilities Managers | Management | $109K | $52.32/hr |
| 67 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $108K | $52.03/hr |
| 68 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $107K | $51.62/hr |
| 69 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.45/hr |
| 70 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $107K | $51.35/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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