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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Population
Highest paying careers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $167K | $80.18/hr |
| 62 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $166K | $80/hr |
| 63 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $166K | $79.96/hr |
| 64 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $166K | $79.82/hr |
| 65 | Construction Managers | Management | $166K | $79.82/hr |
| 66 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $165K | $79.43/hr |
| 67 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $165K | N/A |
| 68 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $165K | $79.35/hr |
| 69 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $164K | $79.05/hr |
| 70 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $164K | $78.76/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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