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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $117K | $56.45/hr |
| 72 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $117K | $56.1/hr |
| 73 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $112K | N/A |
| 74 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $111K | $53.44/hr |
| 75 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $111K | $53.35/hr |
| 76 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $110K | $52.75/hr |
| 77 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $109K | $52.6/hr |
| 78 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $108K | N/A |
| 79 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $108K | $51.8/hr |
| 80 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $107K | $51.61/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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