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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.

$137K
Avg. median salary
102.16
Cost of living index
$1,664
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Fresno

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
91Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationEducation$104KN/A
92Administrative Services ManagersManagement$104K$49.9/hr
93Facilities ManagersManagement$104K$49.76/hr
94ForestersScience$103K$49.3/hr
95Operations Research AnalystsTechnology$102K$48.93/hr
96Dental HygienistsHealthcare$102K$48.91/hr
97Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsCommunity & Social$101K$48.69/hr
98Data ScientistsTechnology$101K$48.68/hr
99Project Management SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$101K$48.57/hr
100Sales ManagersManagement$101K$48.57/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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