May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
648 occupations
Across 648 occupations with published wages in Sacramento, pediatricians, general record the highest median at $395,040 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Sacramento
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $395,040 | 100 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $361,590 | — | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $345,310 | 830 | |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $312,610 | — | |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | $308,280 | 1,270 | |
| 6 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 7 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 8 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — | |
| 9 | Psychiatrists | $230,560 | 320 | |
| 10 | Podiatrists | $206,200 | 50 | |
| 11 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $199,300 | 30 | |
| 12 | Air Traffic Controllers | $196,290 | 240 | |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $193,970 | 1,570 | |
| 14 | Nurse Midwives | $191,220 | 80 | |
| 15 | Radiation Therapists | $182,240 | 110 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $178,540 | 7,620 | |
| 17 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $173,260 | 130 | |
| 18 | Pharmacists | $172,680 | 2,310 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $172,010 | 1,170 | |
| 20 | Registered Nurses | $171,460 | 23,590 | |
| 21 | Dentists, General | $170,500 | 970 | |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $170,010 | 680 | |
| 23 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $169,920 | 80 | |
| 24 | Chief Executives | $169,770 | 3,680 | |
| 25 | Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $169,660 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 60,350 | $34,320 |
| Management Analysts | 25,600 | $82,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,910 | $42,860 |
| Registered Nurses | 23,590 | $171,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 22,970 | $38,100 |
| Office Clerks, General | 21,340 | $48,940 |
| Cashiers | 19,910 | $36,790 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,560 | $45,930 |
| General and Operations Managers | 17,980 | $118,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 17,870 | $43,200 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,320 | 60,350 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,070 | 13,460 |
| Gambling Dealers | $35,210 | 1,530 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,330 | 2,300 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,340 | 3,130 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $35,370 | 60 |
| Bartenders | $35,510 | 4,060 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $35,710 | 320 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,010 | 3,390 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,110 | 3,610 |
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.