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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Materials Scientists | Science | $232K | $111.4/hr |
| 12 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $231K | $110.85/hr |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $225K | $108.28/hr |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $222K | $106.53/hr |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $220K | $106/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $219K | $105.33/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $216K | $103.92/hr |
| 18 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $213K | $102.23/hr |
| 19 | Lawyers | Legal | $213K | $102.17/hr |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | Management | $210K | $101/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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