Top Paying Jobs in Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 49,200 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Psychiatrists ($315,470), Physicians, All Other ($315,390), Pediatricians, General ($289,290). The cost of living index is 102.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,664/month.
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Avg. median salary
102.16
Cost of living index
$1,664
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Fresno
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $315K | $151.67/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $315K | $151.63/hr |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $289K | $139.08/hr |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $287K | $138.22/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $278K | $133.49/hr |
| 6 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $209K | $100.53/hr |
| 7 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $195K | N/A |
| 8 | Chief Executives | Management | $189K | $90.83/hr |
| 9 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $189K | $90.63/hr |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $176K | $84.39/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Fresno
Cost of living vs. national average+2.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,664/mo
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