Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in North Coast Region of California
340 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in North Coast Region of California belongs to Nurse Anesthetists, at $364,830 per year. The lowest published median is $34,820.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $364,830 | — | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $307,400 | 90 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $281,780 | 120 | |
| 4 | Commercial Pilots | $216,950 | 50 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $208,000 | 90 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $183,850 | 40 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $166,310 | 200 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $162,860 | 70 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $156,990 | 150 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $154,890 | 50 | |
| 11 | Electrical Engineers | $154,820 | 40 | |
| 12 | Lawyers | $141,610 | 180 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,340 | 140 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $136,730 | 90 | |
| 15 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $134,680 | 280 | |
| 16 | Chief Executives | $134,650 | 270 | |
| 17 | Registered Nurses | $133,830 | 2,200 | |
| 18 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $133,020 | 70 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $132,320 | 90 | |
| 20 | School Psychologists | $131,980 | 50 | |
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $131,680 | 490 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $131,110 | 100 | |
| 23 | Financial Managers | $130,990 | 380 | |
| 24 | Optometrists | $129,420 | 30 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $129,370 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,820 | 10,140 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,080 | 1,390 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,190 | 360 |
| Gambling Dealers | $35,220 | 120 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,570 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $35,660 | 560 |
| Dishwashers | $35,750 | 470 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $35,850 | 200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,910 | 250 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $36,010 | 60 |
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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