Top Paying Jobs in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 21,100 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($345,310), Psychiatrists ($322,750), Physicians, All Other ($290,330). The cost of living index is 108.6 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,512/month.
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108.6
Cost of living index
$2,512
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Highest paying careers in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $345K | $166.02/hr |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $323K | $155.17/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $290K | $139.58/hr |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $290K | $139.35/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $213K | $102.44/hr |
| 6 | Chief Executives | Management | $190K | $91.36/hr |
| 7 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $179K | $86.14/hr |
| 8 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $179K | $85.83/hr |
| 9 | Lawyers | Legal | $176K | $84.51/hr |
| 10 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $173K | $83.11/hr |
Affordability snapshot: San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
Cost of living vs. national average+8.6% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,512/mo
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