May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
419 occupations
Across 419 occupations with published wages in Santa Rosa, physicians, all other record the highest median at $421,490 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Santa Rosa
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 10,150 | $36,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,720 | $39,570 |
| Cashiers | 5,030 | $38,440 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,720 | $43,610 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,090 | $109,970 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,720 | $174,550 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,670 | $36,830 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,620 | $39,210 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,350 | $51,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,810 | $46,640 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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.