Home / Locations / Fresno, CA Metro area profile Top Paying Jobs in Fresno, CA (2026) Fresno, CA has 110 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Psychiatrists ($235,650), Chief Executives ($179,360), Dentists, General ($173,660). The cost of living index is 102.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,664/month.
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Highest paying careers in Fresno Rank Occupation Category Median salary Hourly 1 Psychiatrists Healthcare $236K $113.29/hr 2 Chief Executives Management $179K $86.23/hr 3 Dentists, General Healthcare $174K $83.49/hr 4 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Education $165K $/hr 5 Pharmacists Healthcare $165K $79.09/hr 6 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Education $162K $/hr 7 Nurse Practitioners Healthcare $162K $77.67/hr 8 Architectural and Engineering Managers Management $161K $77.25/hr 9 Psychologists, All Other Science $157K $75.6/hr 10 Nuclear Medicine Technologists Healthcare $157K $75.56/hr 11 Physician Assistants Healthcare $151K $72.43/hr 12 Veterinarians Healthcare $151K $72.36/hr 13 Natural Sciences Managers Management $142K $68.17/hr 14 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education $139K $/hr 15 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Repair & Maintenance $137K $66.09/hr 16 Power Plant Operators Production & Manufacturing $137K $65.69/hr 17 Financial Managers Management $136K $65.34/hr 18 Human Resources Managers Management $136K $65.21/hr 19 Medical and Health Services Managers Management $135K $65.11/hr 20 Computer and Information Systems Managers Management $135K $64.76/hr 21 Business Teachers, Postsecondary Education $134K $/hr 22 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Education $134K $/hr 23 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Education $133K $/hr 24 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education $133K $/hr 25 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Public Safety $133K $63.91/hr
Affordability snapshot: Fresno Cost of living vs. national average +2.2% more expensive
Studio apartment (FMR) $/mo
1-bedroom apartment (FMR) $/mo
2-bedroom apartment (FMR) $1,664/mo
3-bedroom apartment (FMR) $/mo
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities.
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