Top Paying Jobs in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 30,240 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Psychiatrists ($333,300), Physicians, All Other ($296,960), Family Medicine Physicians ($287,230). The cost of living index is 108.8 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $3,124/month.
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Avg. median salary
108.8
Cost of living index
$3,124
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $333K | $160.24/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $297K | $142.77/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $287K | $138.09/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $208K | $99.95/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $208K | $99.89/hr |
| 6 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $202K | N/A |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $196K | $94.06/hr |
| 8 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $175K | $84.33/hr |
| 9 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $174K | N/A |
| 10 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $172K | $82.63/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Cost of living vs. national average+8.8% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$3,124/mo
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