Top Paying Jobs in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 747,970 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($488,670), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($433,520), Psychiatrists ($370,510). The cost of living index is 113.57 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,601/month.
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113.57
Cost of living index
$2,601
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Highest paying careers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $489K | $234.94/hr |
| 2 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $434K | $208.42/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $371K | $178.13/hr |
| 4 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $365K | N/A |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $319K | $153.53/hr |
| 6 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Healthcare | $314K | $150.85/hr |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $304K | $146.14/hr |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $301K | $144.83/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $283K | $136.02/hr |
| 10 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $241K | $115.91/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Cost of living vs. national average+13.6% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,601/mo
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