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Living your life,
your way
The fast track to independence from your parents is
finding a high-paying job. Starting your professional
life with a high-paying job can lead to a lifetime
of higher earnings, too, as you build on that initial
salary with raises, promotions and moves to different
companies valuing your skills.
Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment
outside a city center............................................................. $820
Groceries ............................................................................. $395
Utilities
(electric, gas, heat, water, garbage) ..................................... $176
Internet ..................................................................................$54
Transportation (public transportation) ...................................$44
Gym membership ....................................$46
Entertainment (2-3 meals out
and 2-3 movies, 4 cocktails at a club) .....$146
Total monthly expenses ......................... $1,681
How much does it cost for a young
person to live in Worcester?
Sources: numbeo.com
How much do Worcester
manufacturing jobs pay?
Assembler
Education needed:
High-school diploma
Average annual salary:
$33,760
Monthly earnings (before taxes):
$2,813
Machinery mechanic
Education needed: High-school
diploma and a year of on-the-job training
Average annual salary:
$50,950
Monthly earnings (before taxes):
$4,246
