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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $109K | $52.18/hr |
| 72 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $108K | $52.16/hr |
| 73 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $108K | $52.07/hr |
| 74 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $108K | $51.95/hr |
| 75 | Writers and Authors | Arts & Media | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 76 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 77 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $107K | $51.61/hr |
| 78 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $107K | $51.59/hr |
| 79 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | Education | $107K | N/A |
| 80 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $105K | $50.65/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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