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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Software Developers | Technology | $163K | $78.49/hr |
| 32 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $163K | N/A |
| 33 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $163K | $78.46/hr |
| 34 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $162K | $78.07/hr |
| 35 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $161K | $77.39/hr |
| 36 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $160K | $76.8/hr |
| 37 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $159K | $76.26/hr |
| 38 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $158K | $76.04/hr |
| 39 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $158K | $75.82/hr |
| 40 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $158K | $75.78/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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