Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Los Angeles
740 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Los Angeles belongs to Radiologists, at $488,670 per year. The lowest published median is $34,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 385,530 |
| Motorboat Operators | $34,510 | 80 |
| Gambling Dealers | $35,090 | 4,180 |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $35,090 | 260 |
| Bartenders | $35,510 | 25,260 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,800 | 24,860 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,850 | 85,210 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $36,040 | 440 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $36,270 | 840 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $36,540 | 4,340 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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