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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $61.78/hr |
| 52 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $128K | $61.71/hr |
| 53 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $128K | $61.68/hr |
| 54 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $128K | $61.46/hr |
| 55 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $128K | $61.3/hr |
| 56 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $126K | $60.63/hr |
| 57 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $125K | $60.3/hr |
| 58 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $125K | $60.21/hr |
| 59 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $124K | $59.8/hr |
| 60 | School Psychologists | Science | $124K | $59.58/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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