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.
$129K
Avg. median salary
108.6
Cost of living index
$2,512
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $132K | $63.7/hr |
| 32 | Database Administrators | Technology | $131K | $62.88/hr |
| 33 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.39/hr |
| 34 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $130K | $62.36/hr |
| 35 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $130K | $62.28/hr |
| 36 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $129K | $62.03/hr |
| 37 | Construction Managers | Management | $128K | $61.64/hr |
| 38 | Managers, All Other | Management | $128K | $61.59/hr |
| 39 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $127K | $60.91/hr |
| 40 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $126K | $60.42/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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