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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Highest paying careers in Fresno
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $169K | $81.33/hr |
| 12 | Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $167K | N/A |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $167K | $80.08/hr |
| 14 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $163K | $78.55/hr |
| 15 | Lawyers | Legal | $163K | $78.21/hr |
| 16 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $157K | $75.71/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $157K | $75.7/hr |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $155K | $74.73/hr |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $149K | $71.46/hr |
| 20 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $146K | $69.97/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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