Salaries in California

Compare average salaries across 6 major metro areas in California. Find the highest paying cities and explore salary data for 80+ occupations.

State Average

$96,979

across all occupations

Highest Paying City

$114,715

San Jose, CA

Cities Covered

6

metro areas

Cities in California

#1 in CA

San Jose, CA

$114,715

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$337,275

Cost of Living: 179.8(100 = national avg)

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#2 in CA

San Francisco, CA

$112,684

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$332,163

Cost of Living: 169.3(100 = national avg)

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#3 in CA

Los Angeles, CA

$92,563

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$259,962

Cost of Living: 146.3(100 = national avg)

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#4 in CA

San Diego, CA

$91,361

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$266,294

Cost of Living: 142.8(100 = national avg)

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#5 in CA

Sacramento, CA

$86,637

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$249,900

Cost of Living: 119.2(100 = national avg)

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#6 in CA

Riverside, CA

$83,914

avg salary

Top Paying Job: Physician$242,556

Cost of Living: 110.5(100 = national avg)

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