Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in San Diego
671 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in San Diego belongs to Cardiologists, at $493,670 per year. The lowest published median is $35,300.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,300 | 57,080 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $35,470 | 80 |
| Gambling Dealers | $35,840 | 1,810 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,850 | 24,050 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,960 | 9,620 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,030 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,140 | 4,720 |
| Bartenders | $36,260 | 8,740 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $36,330 | 3,340 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,510 | 5,860 |
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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