Top Paying Jobs in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 121,820 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Pediatricians, General ($395,040), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($361,590), Family Medicine Physicians ($345,310). The cost of living index is 106.67 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,255/month.
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Avg. median salary
106.67
Cost of living index
$2,255
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Highest paying careers in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $395K | $189.92/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $362K | $173.84/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $345K | $166.02/hr |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $313K | $150.29/hr |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $308K | $148.21/hr |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $231K | $110.85/hr |
| 7 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $206K | $99.13/hr |
| 8 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $199K | $95.82/hr |
| 9 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $196K | $94.37/hr |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $194K | $93.25/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom
Cost of living vs. national average+6.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,255/mo
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