Question 1

What is the cost of living in Fresno, CA?

Accepted Answer

Fresno, CA's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 102.16, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 2.2% more than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,664/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Fresno, CA?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Fresno, CA, the average median wage is $137,431. The single highest-paying occupation here is Psychiatrists at $315,470/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Fresno?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Fresno, CA are: 1) Psychiatrists at $315,470; 2) Physicians, All Other at $315,390; 3) Pediatricians, General at $289,290; 4) Obstetricians and Gynecologists at $287,490; 5) Family Medicine Physicians at $277,650. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Fresno?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Fresno, CA is $1,664/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Fresno data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
31	Optometrists	Healthcare	$137K	$65.74/hr
32	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$137K	N/A
33	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$137K	N/A
34	Medical and Health Services Managers	Management	$136K	$65.45/hr
35	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$136K	N/A
36	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$136K	N/A
37	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$135K	N/A
38	Electrical Engineers	Engineering	$135K	$64.8/hr
39	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	Management	$135K	N/A
40	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	Repair & Maintenance	$134K	$64.5/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Fresno, CA

Highest paying careers in Fresno

Affordability snapshot: Fresno