May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in San Diego
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
671 occupations
Across 671 occupations with published wages in San Diego, cardiologists record the highest median at $493,670 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in San Diego
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 57,080 | $35,300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 42,550 | $42,190 |
| Retail Salespersons | 34,390 | $37,810 |
| Cashiers | 30,420 | $37,020 |
| Registered Nurses | 28,680 | $139,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 28,470 | $49,920 |
| General and Operations Managers | 26,230 | $119,600 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 24,050 | $35,850 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 21,950 | $43,320 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 21,700 | $38,450 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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.