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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $159K | $76.33/hr |
| 22 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $159K | $76.33/hr |
| 23 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $158K | $75.79/hr |
| 24 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $156K | N/A |
| 25 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $152K | $73.08/hr |
| 26 | Managers, All Other | Management | $150K | $72.2/hr |
| 27 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $149K | $71.65/hr |
| 28 | Software Developers | Technology | $149K | $71.46/hr |
| 29 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $145K | $69.87/hr |
| 30 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $143K | $68.82/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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