Top Paying Jobs in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 451,810 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($429,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($374,680), Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ($357,220). The cost of living index is 115.61 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $3,604/month.
$190K
Avg. median salary
115.61
Cost of living index
$3,604
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $146K | $70.32/hr |
| 92 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $145K | $69.79/hr |
| 93 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $144K | $69.03/hr |
| 94 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $143K | $68.55/hr |
| 95 | Economists | Science | $142K | $68.46/hr |
| 96 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $142K | $68.26/hr |
| 97 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $142K | $68.17/hr |
| 98 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $142K | $68.07/hr |
| 99 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $141K | $67.63/hr |
| 100 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Engineering | $141K | $67.56/hr |
Affordability snapshot: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
Cost of living vs. national average+15.6% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$3,604/mo
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