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.
$138K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $106K | $50.72/hr |
| 92 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $105K | $50.59/hr |
| 93 | Database Administrators | Technology | $105K | $50.43/hr |
| 94 | Technical Writers | Arts & Media | $104K | $50.21/hr |
| 95 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 96 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $104K | $50.03/hr |
| 97 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $104K | $50/hr |
| 98 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $104K | $49.92/hr |
| 99 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $104K | N/A |
| 100 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $103K | $49.73/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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