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.
$165K
Avg. median salary
111.89
Cost of living index
$3,001
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $124K | $59.7/hr |
| 92 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $124K | $59.54/hr |
| 93 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $124K | $59.52/hr |
| 94 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | Arts & Media | $123K | $59.24/hr |
| 95 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $123K | $59.17/hr |
| 96 | Economists | Science | $123K | $59.02/hr |
| 97 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $123K | $58.96/hr |
| 98 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $123K | $58.95/hr |
| 99 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $122K | $58.66/hr |
| 100 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.54/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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