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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $124K | $59.8/hr |
| 62 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $124K | $59.43/hr |
| 63 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.84/hr |
| 64 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $121K | $58.23/hr |
| 65 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $121K | $58.13/hr |
| 66 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $121K | $58.02/hr |
| 67 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.68/hr |
| 68 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $120K | $57.59/hr |
| 69 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $116K | $55.71/hr |
| 70 | Data Scientists | Technology | $114K | $54.8/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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