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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Highest paying careers in Santa Rosa-Petaluma
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $172K | $82.83/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $171K | $82/hr |
| 13 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $169K | $81.33/hr |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $167K | $80.31/hr |
| 15 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $165K | $79.5/hr |
| 16 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $165K | $79.27/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $164K | $78.91/hr |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | Management | $162K | $77.75/hr |
| 19 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $162K | $77.68/hr |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $162K | $77.67/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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