Top Paying Jobs in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 346,710 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($700,850), Psychiatrists ($353,500), Family Medicine Physicians ($351,760). The cost of living index is 110.42 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $3,483/month.
$194K
Avg. median salary
110.42
Cost of living index
$3,483
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $217K | $104.2/hr |
| 22 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $215K | $103.45/hr |
| 23 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $214K | $102.65/hr |
| 24 | Software Developers | Technology | $213K | $102.46/hr |
| 25 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $210K | $100.89/hr |
| 26 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $208K | $99.96/hr |
| 27 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $206K | $99.21/hr |
| 28 | Statisticians | Technology | $203K | $97.52/hr |
| 29 | Sales Managers | Management | $202K | $97.01/hr |
| 30 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $201K | $96.81/hr |
Affordability snapshot: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Cost of living vs. national average+10.4% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$3,483/mo
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