Top Paying Jobs in Vallejo, CA
Vallejo, CA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 26,410 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Pediatricians, General ($357,320), Family Medicine Physicians ($306,500), Registered Nurses ($203,290). The cost of living index is 108.48 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,178/month.
$135K
Avg. median salary
108.48
Cost of living index
$2,178
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Vallejo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $132K | $63.31/hr |
| 42 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $130K | $62.45/hr |
| 43 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $130K | $62.43/hr |
| 44 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $130K | $62.4/hr |
| 45 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $129K | $61.81/hr |
| 46 | Database Administrators | Technology | $126K | $60.38/hr |
| 47 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $124K | $59.83/hr |
| 48 | Surveyors | Engineering | $124K | $59.42/hr |
| 49 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $123K | $59.22/hr |
| 50 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Community & Social | $123K | $59.1/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+8.5% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,178/mo
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