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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $152K | $72.85/hr |
| 22 | Financial Managers | Management | $141K | $67.63/hr |
| 23 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $140K | $67.5/hr |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $139K | $66.78/hr |
| 25 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $139K | $66.74/hr |
| 26 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $136K | $65.5/hr |
| 27 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $135K | $65.14/hr |
| 28 | Software Developers | Technology | $135K | $64.91/hr |
| 29 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $133K | $64.11/hr |
| 30 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $133K | $63.99/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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