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Average salary by job family in El Centro
| Legal | $126,440 |
|---|---|
| Management | $126,200 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $106,850 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $103,370 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,110 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $91,850 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,290 |
| Protective Service | $85,510 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $82,090 |
| Community and Social Service | $70,510 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,340 |
| Construction and Extraction | $68,920 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $66,900 |
| Production | $53,710 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,480 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,530 |
| Sales and Related | $45,440 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $44,380 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,010 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $41,010 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,710 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,230 |
Highest-paying jobs in El Centro
- Physicians, All Other$336,520
- Dentists, General$221,110
- Family Medicine Physicians$209,350
- Chief Executives$199,070
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$177,470
- Nurse Practitioners$161,840
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$158,240
- Lawyers$157,830
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$154,900
- Pharmacists$153,750
Most common jobs in El Centro and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,020 | $34,540 | $34,320 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,350 | $37,440 | $35,140 |
| Cashiers | 1,960 | $37,060 | $35,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,900 | $38,510 | $35,490 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,630 | $39,920 | $38,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,360 | $40,880 | $39,450 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,190 | $43,630 | $40,450 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,130 | $56,410 | $55,140 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,110 | $44,840 | $43,970 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,100 | $46,230 | $44,500 |
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Cost of living in El Centro
Prices in the El Centro area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,630 therefore buys what $64,755 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $379,330, 6.7 times the median household income of $56,393.
$379,330typical home value
$56,393median household income
95.2BEA price parity
179,319metro population
Take-home pay in El Centro
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,550 | $30,187 | $2,516 |
| Median wage | $45,140 | $37,508 | $3,126 |
| Average wage | $61,630 | $49,810 | $4,151 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,120 | $58,116 | $4,843 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in El Centro
Legal2 jobs
Management20 jobs
- Chief Executives$199K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$177K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$158K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$155K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Financial Managers$146K
- Human Resources Managers$143K
- Construction Managers$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$123K
- Facilities Managers$110K
- Administrative Services Managers$107K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$107K
- Sales Managers$107K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Social and Community Service Managers$86K
- Food Service Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical18 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$337K
- Dentists, General$221K
- Family Medicine Physicians$209K
- Nurse Practitioners$162K
- Pharmacists$154K
- Physician Assistants$151K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$140K
- Physical Therapists$117K
- Dental Hygienists$116K
- Registered Nurses$113K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$93K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Medical Records Specialists$58K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Pharmacy Technicians$52K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
Architecture and Engineering2 jobs
- Civil Engineers$116K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
Computer and Mathematical6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Business and Financial Operations12 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$109K
- Compliance Officers$102K
- Loan Officers$96K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Management Analysts$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Logisticians$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$153K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$115K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$84K
- Firefighters$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Security Guards$42K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library18 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$117K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$110K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$105K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$101K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Instructional Coordinators$98K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$92K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$91K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$90K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$90K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$83K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$75K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54K
- Tutors$50K
- Library Technicians$49K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$131K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$84K
- Healthcare Social Workers$80K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93K
- Electricians$80K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$78K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73K
- Carpenters$72K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$66K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Construction Laborers$56K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair14 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$118K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$103K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$78K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Production12 jobs
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$76K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Bakers$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
Office and Administrative Support30 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$63K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$62K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Procurement Clerks$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$55K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$49K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Tellers$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- File Clerks$42K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Bus Drivers, School$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Driver/Sales Workers$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Parking Attendants$35K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$60K
- Pest Control Workers$52K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Bartenders$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$41K
- Cooks, Fast Food$40K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Waiters and Waitresses$39K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Dishwashers$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Healthcare Support6 jobs
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Salary in El Centro: questions
What is a good salary in El Centro?
Half of all workers in the El Centro metro earn less than $45,140 and the average is $61,630. Earning more than $74,120 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in El Centro to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,403, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in El Centro?
Physicians, All Other ($336,520), Dentists, General ($221,110), Family Medicine Physicians ($209,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area El Centro, CA (20940), all occupations and 228 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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