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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $107K | $51.29/hr |
| 72 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | N/A |
| 73 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $106K | $51.03/hr |
| 74 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $105K | $50.63/hr |
| 75 | Roofers | Construction & Trades | $105K | $50.61/hr |
| 76 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $105K | $50.46/hr |
| 77 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.45/hr |
| 78 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $105K | $50.44/hr |
| 79 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $104K | $50.07/hr |
| 80 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $104K | $50.07/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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