May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Los Angeles
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
740 occupations
Across 740 occupations with published wages in Los Angeles, radiologists record the highest median at $488,670 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Los Angeles
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $488,670 | 310 | |
| 2 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $433,520 | — | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $370,510 | 1,610 | |
| 4 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $364,730 | 6,710 | |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | $319,340 | 330 | |
| 6 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $313,780 | — | |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $303,980 | — | |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $301,240 | — | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $282,930 | — | |
| 10 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $241,090 | — | |
| 11 | Orthodontists | $239,200 | — | |
| 12 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 13 | Neurologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 14 | Chief Executives | $234,290 | 10,800 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $204,370 | 23,180 | |
| 16 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $203,890 | — | |
| 17 | Nurse Midwives | $202,850 | 220 | |
| 18 | Podiatrists | $199,990 | 350 | |
| 19 | Physicians, All Other | $196,760 | 6,810 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $194,410 | 41,580 | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $193,340 | 2,530 | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $190,900 | 9,570 | |
| 23 | Family Medicine Physicians | $186,700 | — | |
| 24 | Pediatricians, General | $176,900 | 3,080 | |
| 25 | Financial Managers | $175,310 | 34,480 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 385,530 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 160,270 | $42,110 |
| Retail Salespersons | 130,650 | $37,700 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 120,720 | $42,390 |
| Office Clerks, General | 112,270 | $48,100 |
| Cashiers | 109,940 | $36,980 |
| Registered Nurses | 109,360 | $135,560 |
| General and Operations Managers | 104,610 | $125,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 85,630 | $38,650 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 85,210 | $35,850 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.