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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $106K | $50.87/hr |
| 62 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $105K | $50.27/hr |
| 63 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $104K | $50.13/hr |
| 64 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | $50.09/hr |
| 65 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $104K | $49.84/hr |
| 66 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.51/hr |
| 67 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.44/hr |
| 68 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.17/hr |
| 69 | Sales Managers | Management | $102K | $49.16/hr |
| 70 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $48.97/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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