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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Population
Highest paying careers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $133K | $63.9/hr |
| 42 | Construction Managers | Management | $133K | $63.76/hr |
| 43 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $132K | $63.7/hr |
| 44 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $132K | N/A |
| 45 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $131K | $62.92/hr |
| 46 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $131K | $62.89/hr |
| 47 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $131K | $62.87/hr |
| 48 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $131K | $62.77/hr |
| 49 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $130K | $62.64/hr |
| 50 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $129K | $62.02/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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