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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $129K | $61.87/hr |
| 52 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $129K | $61.84/hr |
| 53 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $128K | N/A |
| 54 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $128K | $61.73/hr |
| 55 | School Psychologists | Science | $128K | $61.59/hr |
| 56 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $127K | $60.99/hr |
| 57 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $126K | N/A |
| 58 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $126K | $60.53/hr |
| 59 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $126K | $60.42/hr |
| 60 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $125K | $60.02/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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