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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Facilities Managers | Management | $114K | $54.72/hr |
| 72 | Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $113K | N/A |
| 73 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $113K | $54.11/hr |
| 74 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $111K | $53.55/hr |
| 75 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $111K | $53.26/hr |
| 76 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $111K | $53.19/hr |
| 77 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $110K | $53.11/hr |
| 78 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $110K | N/A |
| 79 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $110K | $52.74/hr |
| 80 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $110K | $52.64/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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