Top Paying Jobs in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 195,070 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($493,670), Psychiatrists ($335,620), Physicians, Pathologists ($333,330). The cost of living index is 111.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $3,001/month.
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Avg. median salary
111.89
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$3,001
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Highest paying careers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $494K | $237.34/hr |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $336K | $161.36/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $333K | $160.25/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $323K | $155.31/hr |
| 5 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $322K | N/A |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $296K | $142.08/hr |
| 7 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $293K | $141.06/hr |
| 8 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $282K | $135.67/hr |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $263K | $126.28/hr |
| 10 | Chief Executives | Management | $238K | $114.64/hr |
Affordability snapshot: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
Cost of living vs. national average+11.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$3,001/mo
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