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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $134K | N/A |
| 62 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $133K | $64.08/hr |
| 63 | Construction Managers | Management | $133K | $64.04/hr |
| 64 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $133K | $63.84/hr |
| 65 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $133K | N/A |
| 66 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $132K | $63.66/hr |
| 67 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $132K | $63.53/hr |
| 68 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $132K | $63.52/hr |
| 69 | Statisticians | Technology | $132K | $63.4/hr |
| 70 | School Psychologists | Science | $131K | $63.02/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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