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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $114K | $54.64/hr |
| 52 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $112K | $54.06/hr |
| 53 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $110K | $52.99/hr |
| 54 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $110K | $52.96/hr |
| 55 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $110K | $52.85/hr |
| 56 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $109K | $52.28/hr |
| 57 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $108K | $52.06/hr |
| 58 | Surveyors | Engineering | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 59 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Public Safety | $107K | $51.55/hr |
| 60 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | Education | $107K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average+8.6% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,512/mo
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