Home / Locations / Visalia, CA Metro area profile Top Paying Jobs in Visalia, CA (2026) Visalia, CA has significant jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Pediatricians, General ($216,220), Dentists, General ($203,990), Chief Executives ($170,690). The cost of living index is 99.83 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,474/month.
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Highest paying careers in Visalia Rank Occupation Category Median salary Hourly 1 Pediatricians, General Healthcare $216K $103.95/hr 2 Dentists, General Healthcare $204K $98.07/hr 3 Chief Executives Management $171K $82.06/hr 4 Pharmacists Healthcare $165K $79.25/hr 5 Architectural and Engineering Managers Management $164K $78.63/hr 6 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education $160K $/hr 7 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Education $160K $/hr 8 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Management $158K $/hr 9 Nurse Practitioners Healthcare $157K $75.36/hr 10 Human Resources Managers Management $148K $71.21/hr 11 Physician Assistants Healthcare $147K $70.84/hr 12 Computer and Information Systems Managers Management $147K $70.69/hr 13 Lawyers Legal $142K $68.09/hr 14 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Education $140K $/hr 15 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Education $134K $/hr 16 Purchasing Managers Management $134K $64.21/hr 17 Financial Managers Management $132K $63.25/hr 18 Veterinarians Healthcare $131K $63.21/hr 19 Optometrists Healthcare $131K $62.87/hr 20 Education Administrators, Postsecondary Management $131K $62.86/hr 21 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Public Safety $129K $61.78/hr 22 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Repair & Maintenance $127K $61.23/hr 23 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Education $127K $/hr 24 Marketing Managers Management $126K $60.79/hr 25 School Psychologists Science $126K $60.42/hr
Affordability snapshot: Visalia Cost of living vs. national average -0.2% less expensive
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR) $1,474/mo
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities.
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