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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Avg. median salary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $171K | $82.04/hr |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $168K | $80.73/hr |
| 13 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $166K | $79.82/hr |
| 14 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $164K | $78.76/hr |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $163K | $78.34/hr |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $163K | $78.27/hr |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | Management | $160K | $77.16/hr |
| 18 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $156K | $74.98/hr |
| 19 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $153K | N/A |
| 20 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $152K | $73.07/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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