Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Santa Rosa
419 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Santa Rosa belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $421,490 per year. The lowest published median is $36,750.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $421,490 | 270 | |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $337,970 | 30 | |
| 3 | Commercial Pilots | $274,730 | 130 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $258,500 | 140 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $218,690 | 350 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $207,140 | 190 | |
| 8 | Lawyers | $181,560 | 590 | |
| 9 | Registered Nurses | $174,550 | 3,720 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,840 | 400 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $172,750 | 140 | |
| 12 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $172,290 | 290 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $170,570 | 330 | |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $169,160 | 230 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $167,040 | 280 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $165,360 | 80 | |
| 17 | Electrical Engineers | $164,880 | 100 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $164,140 | 800 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $161,720 | 300 | |
| 20 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $161,570 | 90 | |
| 21 | Human Resources Managers | $161,550 | 240 | |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $158,770 | 80 | |
| 23 | Veterinarians | $158,770 | 210 | |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $157,650 | 80 | |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $155,780 | 360 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,750 | 1,080 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,830 | 3,670 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,850 | 10,150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $37,320 | 150 |
| Parking Attendants | $37,510 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $37,620 | 60 |
| Bartenders | $37,680 | 1,310 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $37,720 | 650 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,760 | 760 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $37,870 | 390 |
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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