May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in El Centro
El Centro, CA
228 occupations
Across 228 occupations with published wages in El Centro, physicians, all other record the highest median at $370,290 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in El Centro
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,020 | $34,320 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,350 | $35,140 |
| Cashiers | 1,960 | $35,090 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,900 | $35,490 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,630 | $38,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,360 | $39,450 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,190 | $40,450 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,130 | $55,140 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,110 | $43,970 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,100 | $44,500 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 8,020 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $34,320 | 70 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,320 | 90 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,320 | 480 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,320 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,320 | 100 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,320 | 380 |
| Parking Attendants | $34,350 | 40 |
| Bartenders | $34,620 | 130 |
| Recreation Workers | $34,900 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.