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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Microbiologists | Science | $124K | $59.42/hr |
| 52 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $123K | $59.24/hr |
| 53 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $123K | $59.18/hr |
| 54 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $122K | $58.83/hr |
| 55 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.49/hr |
| 56 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $121K | $58/hr |
| 57 | Data Scientists | Technology | $120K | $57.66/hr |
| 58 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $118K | $56.89/hr |
| 59 | Sales Managers | Management | $118K | $56.7/hr |
| 60 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $117K | $56.07/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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