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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Sales | $116K | $55.68/hr |
| 62 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $114K | $54.58/hr |
| 63 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $112K | $53.72/hr |
| 64 | Facilities Managers | Management | $112K | $53.67/hr |
| 65 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $110K | $53.05/hr |
| 66 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $110K | $53.04/hr |
| 67 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $110K | $52.97/hr |
| 68 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $110K | $52.87/hr |
| 69 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $110K | $52.78/hr |
| 70 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $110K | $52.75/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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