Top Paying Jobs in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 31,250 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($421,490), Psychiatrists ($337,970), Commercial Pilots ($274,730). The cost of living index is 107.78 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,827/month.
$137K
Avg. median salary
107.78
Cost of living index
$2,827
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Santa Rosa-Petaluma
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $102K | $49.06/hr |
| 92 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 93 | Soil and Plant Scientists | Science | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 94 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $48.87/hr |
| 95 | Surveyors | Engineering | $101K | $48.52/hr |
| 96 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $101K | N/A |
| 97 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $48.2/hr |
| 98 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.06/hr |
| 99 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $100K | $47.94/hr |
| 100 | Fire Inspectors and Investigators | Public Safety | $100K | $47.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Santa Rosa-Petaluma
Cost of living vs. national average+7.8% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,827/mo
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