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
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Highest paying careers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $235K | $113.17/hr |
| 12 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $233K | $112.2/hr |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $207K | $99.62/hr |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $207K | $99.4/hr |
| 15 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $204K | $98.22/hr |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $203K | $97.51/hr |
| 17 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $181K | $87.24/hr |
| 18 | Lawyers | Legal | $178K | $85.68/hr |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | Management | $175K | $84.06/hr |
| 20 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $174K | $83.87/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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