Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Careers in San Diego, CA: pay and employment for 599 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41740), which includes San Diego, Chula Vista and Carlsbad and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not San Diego city limits.
Quick answer
In the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 41740), BLS OEWS counted 1,538,060 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $58,690 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($238,440), Natural Sciences Managers ($207,200), IT Manager ($206,740). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (57,080), Fast Food and Counter Workers (42,550), Sales Associate (34,390).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area at 111.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 12% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in San Diego, CA.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$238,440 median · 2,710 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$207,200 median · 2,890 employed
- IT Manager$206,740 median · 7,250 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$202,810 median · 3,270 employed
- Lawyer$178,220 median · 8,020 employed
- Marketing Manager$174,840 median · 3,790 employed
- Computer Hardware Engineer$174,440 median · 3,330 employed
- Financial Manager$174,210 median · 7,350 employed
- Managers, All Other$169,240 median · 9,370 employed
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$166,850 median · 570 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides57,080 employed · $35,300 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers42,550 employed · $42,190 median
- Sales Associate34,390 employed · $37,810 median
- Cashier30,420 employed · $37,020 median
- Registered Nurse28,680 employed · $139,520 median
- Office Clerks, General28,470 employed · $49,920 median
- Operations Manager26,230 employed · $119,600 median
- Server24,050 employed · $35,850 median
- Material Handler21,950 employed · $43,320 median
- Janitor21,700 employed · $38,450 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$148,310 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$124,840 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120,960 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$120,870 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$110,400 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,540 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Home Inspector$98,580 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$96,580 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,850 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$92,390 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in San Diego, CA
Registered Nurse$139,520 medianDental Hygienist$123,790 medianMedical Assistant$49,420 medianLPN$79,720 medianElectrician$76,160 medianCNA$48,070 medianHVAC Technician$74,880 medianParalegal$76,300 medianDental Assistant$58,120 medianSurgical Tech$82,260 medianPhlebotomist$58,170 medianNurse Practitioner$163,860 medianDentist$158,160 medianReal Estate Agent$62,680 medianPharmacy Technician$54,500 medianPhysical Therapist$113,850 medianPharmacist$165,130 medianProject Manager$117,460 medianMRI Tech$123,080 medianRespiratory Therapist$105,040 medianAccountant$96,340 medianVet Tech$60,280 medianPhysician Assistant$165,160 medianRadiology Tech$113,480 medianLawyer$178,220 medianBartender$36,260 medianOptometrist$133,280 medianPhysical Therapy Assistant$82,160 medianElectrical Engineer$127,270 medianCEO$238,440 medianExecutive Assistant$84,540 medianAdministrative Assistant$55,380 medianPlumber$72,510 medianPsychiatrist$335,620 medianSpeech Pathologist$119,690 medianLineman$120,870 medianOccupational Therapist$121,680 medianMechanical Engineer$121,750 medianPediatrician$262,650 medianFinancial Advisor$130,330 medianCivil Engineer$108,900 medianWelder$62,560 medianConstruction Manager$133,210 medianArchitect$120,040 medianUltrasound Tech$129,630 medianOperations Manager$119,600 medianActuary$107,890 medianData Scientist$130,990 medianEsthetician$37,640 medianAerospace Engineer$135,010 medianUX Designer$123,850 medianClinical Psychologist$72,090 medianMedical Coder$61,480 medianMarketing Manager$174,840 medianNetwork Engineer$157,700 medianHR Manager$163,190 medianOffice Manager$76,120 medianVeterinarian$159,750 medianSterile Processing Technician$67,830 medianMechanic$64,320 medianChiropractor$51,990 medianInterior Designer$80,640 medianNutritionist$98,870 medianRadiation Therapist$171,500 medianLoan Officer$81,770 medianChef$60,600 medianCarpenter$73,200 medianMassage Therapist$45,200 medianBank Teller$47,550 medianSchool Psychologist$131,070 medianPersonal Trainer$56,420 medianWeb Developer$98,300 medianProperty Manager$78,250 medianAudiologist$83,200 medianBiomedical Engineer$128,270 medianBookkeeper$58,580 median
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All 599 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $35,300U.S. $35,800 | $36,830 | 57,080 | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,190U.S. $31,200 | $40,870 | 42,550 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,810U.S. $35,410 | $41,850 | 34,390 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,020U.S. $32,880 | $39,820 | 30,420 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $139,520U.S. $97,550 | $145,060 | 28,680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,920U.S. $45,010 | $51,310 | 28,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $119,600U.S. $105,770 | $144,610 | 26,230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $35,850U.S. $35,230 | $47,700 | 24,050 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,320U.S. $40,240 | $44,270 | 21,950 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,450U.S. $36,840 | $41,970 | 21,700 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $39,160U.S. $37,330 | $42,790 | 21,220 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $163,270U.S. $135,980 | $163,300 | 20,610 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,500U.S. $38,020 | $43,110 | 16,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $96,580U.S. $83,050 | $100,980 | 15,690 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,440U.S. $37,390 | $45,770 | 15,670 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $48,730U.S. $44,770 | $52,980 | 14,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $96,340U.S. $83,680 | $103,810 | 13,450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,440U.S. $36,780 | $46,430 | 13,260 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,980U.S. $44,080 | $51,490 | 12,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,580U.S. $50,670 | $60,220 | 12,830 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $54,530U.S. $49,590 | $58,010 | 12,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $55,380U.S. $47,540 | $56,800 | 12,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,190U.S. $101,860 | $111,240 | 11,950 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,120U.S. $69,500 | $79,220 | 11,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,610U.S. $69,990 | $85,600 | 11,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $97,000U.S. $63,970 | $91,390 | 11,340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,650U.S. $45,930 | $54,770 | 11,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,560U.S. $39,150 | $46,060 | 10,870 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $117,460U.S. $102,320 | $120,130 | 10,740 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,450U.S. $30,890 | $41,710 | 10,630 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $59,780U.S. $58,640 | $60,180 | 10,440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,150U.S. $35,510 | $44,570 | 10,400 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $56,300U.S. $48,520 | $57,450 | 9,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $48,070U.S. $42,260 | $49,780 | 9,670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $35,960U.S. $33,980 | $41,690 | 9,620 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $59,860U.S. $41,670 | $61,430 | 9,480 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $169,240U.S. $141,900 | $176,710 | 9,370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,420U.S. $45,690 | $53,430 | 9,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,780U.S. $35,320 | $40,890 | 9,360 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $81,300U.S. $75,940 | $91,760 | 9,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,100U.S. $72,080 | $87,450 | 9,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,180U.S. $47,120 | $60,490 | 8,850 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36,260U.S. $34,340 | $46,900 | 8,740 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $73,200U.S. $60,580 | $77,240 | 8,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $119,750U.S. $148,270 | $143,040 | 8,630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,350U.S. $44,650 | $51,260 | 8,340 | n/a | n/a |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,670U.S. $44,860 | $51,360 | 8,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,160U.S. $63,190 | $82,240 | 8,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $178,220U.S. $159,670 | $203,680 | 8,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,530U.S. $34,810 | $39,820 | 7,790 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $174,210U.S. $166,570 | $198,640 | 7,350 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $127,600U.S. $116,580 | $127,520 | 7,340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $206,740U.S. $175,140 | $210,940 | 7,250 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $95,850U.S. $79,920 | $100,200 | 7,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $138,080U.S. $123,860 | $159,930 | 6,980 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $102,810U.S. $72,040 | $116,110 | 6,690 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,390U.S. $38,010 | $44,470 | 6,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $79,720U.S. $64,400 | $81,130 | 6,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,660U.S. $59,350 | $67,230 | 6,500 | n/a | n/a |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,500U.S. $45,930 | $54,020 | 6,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,360U.S. $45,260 | $49,410 | 6,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,230U.S. $80,730 | $101,860 | 6,120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $48,640U.S. $46,800 | $59,370 | 6,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,600U.S. $41,300 | $48,100 | 5,950 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $59,550U.S. $48,570 | $63,230 | 5,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36,510U.S. $32,150 | $38,160 | 5,860 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $119,090U.S. $105,850 | $123,810 | 5,760 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $108,900U.S. $100,840 | $118,700 | 5,620 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,180U.S. $78,660 | $102,110 | 5,520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,250U.S. $69,990 | $91,750 | 5,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36,890U.S. $36,280 | $39,470 | 5,470 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,610U.S. $66,940 | $65,440 | 5,350 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,020U.S. $61,860 | $75,270 | 5,260 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,940U.S. $38,140 | $47,090 | 5,130 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $72,510U.S. $63,800 | $78,580 | 5,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $130,980U.S. $103,410 | $129,060 | 4,960 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $110,400U.S. $76,210 | $108,770 | 4,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $60,590U.S. $62,890 | $65,070 | 4,930 | n/a | n/a |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,320U.S. $50,620 | $64,120 | 4,910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $65,640U.S. $59,650 | $68,440 | 4,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $56,420U.S. $47,160 | $59,590 | 4,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36,140U.S. $31,200 | $39,060 | 4,720 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $83,090U.S. $77,710 | $91,240 | 4,710 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,850U.S. $45,850 | $53,400 | 4,650 | n/a | n/a |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $84,540U.S. $76,590 | $87,470 | 4,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,300U.S. $62,890 | $78,860 | 4,440 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $39,800U.S. $34,980 | $42,370 | 4,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $100,130U.S. $82,320 | $100,210 | 4,410 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,120U.S. $48,070 | $53,990 | 4,260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,080U.S. $79,860 | $90,280 | 4,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $323,050U.S. $265,930 | $291,840 | 4,200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $40,380U.S. $36,560 | $42,610 | 4,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36,670U.S. $35,760 | $42,370 | 4,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,010U.S. $69,390 | $84,680 | 4,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $55,970U.S. $49,400 | $59,820 | 4,040 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $119,050U.S. $102,440 | $120,260 | 3,990 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $79,350U.S. $74,450 | $84,010 | 3,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $83,520U.S. $64,330 | $92,410 | 3,900 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,600U.S. $62,470 | $64,780 | 3,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,370U.S. $46,420 | $48,710 | 3,890 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $75,670U.S. $69,280 | $82,430 | 3,840 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $106,040U.S. $102,740 | $115,170 | 3,830 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $59,770U.S. $59,550 | $66,600 | 3,820 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $133,210U.S. $114,990 | $138,000 | 3,800 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $174,840U.S. $166,790 | $192,390 | 3,790 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77,020U.S. $62,280 | $94,160 | 3,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $55,260U.S. $48,500 | $56,380 | 3,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $54,500U.S. $45,750 | $58,640 | 3,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $132,790U.S. $122,930 | $136,430 | 3,570 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,820U.S. $77,640 | $110,220 | 3,480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $156,480U.S. $130,220 | $155,740 | 3,450 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,780U.S. $55,570 | $71,040 | 3,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,260U.S. $35,360 | $41,400 | 3,400 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $121,750U.S. $104,110 | $124,420 | 3,370 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,120U.S. $35,830 | $39,650 | 3,370 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36,330U.S. $35,840 | $39,240 | 3,340 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $174,440U.S. $161,740 | $177,800 | 3,330 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,050U.S. $43,350 | $55,710 | 3,320 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $202,810U.S. $171,270 | $202,110 | 3,270 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,290U.S. $58,930 | $77,030 | 3,220 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,960U.S. $35,150 | $41,690 | 3,220 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,880U.S. $61,010 | $75,960 | 3,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,230U.S. $50,890 | $69,780 | 3,170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $83,670U.S. $59,850 | $94,160 | 3,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,460U.S. $66,140 | $86,390 | 3,100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,100U.S. $37,450 | $48,170 | 3,070 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,870U.S. $35,360 | $42,970 | 3,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $130,330U.S. $105,070 | $175,290 | 3,010 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $124,840U.S. $93,790 | $121,210 | 2,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $39,000U.S. $35,070 | $42,390 | 2,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,560U.S. $53,750 | $65,350 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $79,770U.S. $80,390 | $89,690 | 2,910 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $207,200U.S. $167,220 | $218,180 | 2,890 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,230U.S. $47,320 | $57,970 | 2,890 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $70,900U.S. $59,280 | $74,540 | 2,880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,290U.S. $35,790 | $44,890 | 2,870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $84,550U.S. $78,000 | $87,810 | 2,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $165,130U.S. $140,910 | $167,490 | 2,840 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $130,990U.S. $120,230 | $134,470 | 2,830 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $63,380U.S. $60,550 | $64,370 | 2,820 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $122,000U.S. $114,130 | $140,290 | 2,740 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $87,170U.S. $78,740 | $95,670 | 2,740 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $63,770U.S. $62,930 | $73,640 | 2,740 | n/a | n/a |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,310U.S. $49,230 | $56,510 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $81,240U.S. $74,750 | $93,200 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $56,780U.S. $45,670 | $62,190 | 2,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $238,440U.S. $213,990 | $281,170 | 2,710 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $113,850U.S. $102,760 | $114,510 | 2,680 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,270U.S. $42,540 | $52,390 | 2,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,730U.S. $40,110 | $50,580 | 2,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $105,170U.S. $99,130 | $109,420 | 2,510 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $40,000U.S. $43,220 | $43,740 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,050U.S. $33,580 | $45,230 | 2,480 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $66,060U.S. $61,160 | $72,300 | 2,430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $127,270U.S. $120,630 | $131,220 | 2,400 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,120U.S. $42,910 | $50,850 | 2,400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,910U.S. $34,890 | $39,830 | 2,400 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $163,200U.S. $105,870 | $151,060 | 2,370 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $81,770U.S. $76,690 | $96,890 | 2,360 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,670U.S. $37,290 | $44,200 | 2,350 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $163,860U.S. $132,300 | $164,870 | 2,340 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $66,530U.S. $57,020 | $74,330 | 2,330 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,460U.S. $64,370 | $84,530 | 2,310 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $163,190U.S. $149,280 | $176,250 | 2,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $120,210U.S. $104,300 | $118,760 | 2,280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $132,150U.S. $126,060 | $147,880 | 2,230 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,480U.S. $64,520 | $71,630 | 2,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,080U.S. $37,160 | $44,000 | 2,200 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,420U.S. $58,750 | $64,530 | 2,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,800U.S. $38,770 | $48,900 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,840U.S. $38,630 | $48,610 | 2,140 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,550U.S. $43,030 | $48,000 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $62,960 | not published | 2,090 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $102,330U.S. $106,660 | $114,860 | 2,060 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $50,560U.S. $49,230 | $56,380 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $60,280U.S. $50,290 | $66,470 | 2,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $91,620U.S. $78,190 | $97,620 | 1,980 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $105,890U.S. $77,440 | $108,350 | 1,980 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $97,860U.S. $65,120 | $91,530 | 1,970 | n/a | n/a |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,720U.S. $38,150 | $46,530 | 1,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $108,350U.S. $98,920 | $116,270 | 1,960 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $54,910U.S. $50,690 | $56,770 | 1,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,790U.S. $98,100 | $121,860 | 1,940 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,810U.S. $48,280 | $60,120 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $120,960U.S. $107,230 | $129,120 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $75,970U.S. $62,280 | $76,680 | 1,900 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,300U.S. $49,100 | $59,900 | 1,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $63,810U.S. $58,260 | $65,590 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,300U.S. $35,880 | $39,760 | 1,830 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,180U.S. $55,440 | $65,270 | 1,830 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,200U.S. $58,450 | $59,940 | 1,820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $35,840U.S. $34,320 | $49,570 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,060U.S. $57,510 | $69,330 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $113,480U.S. $80,110 | $111,860 | 1,770 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,620U.S. $44,470 | $47,620 | 1,750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,670U.S. $50,340 | $56,790 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $87,560U.S. $79,870 | $86,550 | 1,720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,290U.S. $59,050 | $59,770 | 1,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $158,160U.S. $170,950 | $168,540 | 1,710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $125,770U.S. $104,920 | $127,110 | 1,710 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,190U.S. $35,660 | $39,410 | 1,700 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $121,530U.S. $140,300 | $132,100 | 1,680 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,090U.S. $100,580 | $113,230 | 1,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,740U.S. $48,430 | $58,910 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $121,680U.S. $100,330 | $119,390 | 1,620 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $134,130U.S. $100,390 | $129,530 | 1,600 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,480U.S. $51,140 | $65,500 | 1,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $119,690U.S. $97,870 | $116,040 | 1,590 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,120U.S. $39,070 | $49,570 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $52,330U.S. $45,920 | $56,180 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $157,700U.S. $134,050 | $151,900 | 1,490 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $63,740U.S. $58,430 | $67,810 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,080U.S. $61,800 | $82,620 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,220U.S. $49,500 | $59,000 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $92,480U.S. $78,350 | $92,690 | 1,450 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107,650U.S. $107,310 | $138,350 | 1,450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,680U.S. $87,520 | $91,640 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,230U.S. $90,150 | $102,570 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,630U.S. $67,880 | $85,950 | 1,440 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $105,040U.S. $82,280 | $105,750 | 1,430 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $75,070U.S. $61,770 | $74,200 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $89,650U.S. $81,100 | $95,490 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,910U.S. $48,560 | $57,670 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,660U.S. $63,820 | $92,850 | 1,400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,420U.S. $39,390 | $46,420 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,790U.S. $40,140 | $47,750 | 1,390 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $95,160U.S. $91,240 | $101,250 | 1,370 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $165,160U.S. $135,880 | $165,450 | 1,370 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $295,530U.S. $244,180 | $313,260 | 1,360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,680U.S. $52,830 | $70,040 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $132,120U.S. $129,180 | $137,080 | 1,330 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $60,280U.S. $47,380 | $60,480 | 1,330 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,220U.S. $32,910 | $39,040 | 1,330 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,580U.S. $74,690 | $99,240 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,170U.S. $45,230 | $57,450 | 1,300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $125,470U.S. $104,590 | $138,480 | 1,280 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $99,230U.S. $88,940 | $108,720 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $120,040U.S. $99,280 | $123,640 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $123,850U.S. $104,000 | $129,040 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $55,830U.S. $50,610 | $56,330 | 1,240 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,330U.S. $55,940 | $53,430 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,470U.S. $45,250 | $50,390 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $69,300U.S. $49,690 | $68,770 | 1,230 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $115,160U.S. $74,260 | $121,230 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $60,440U.S. $47,920 | $58,860 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $39,360U.S. $37,710 | $42,540 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $106,100U.S. $82,220 | $110,660 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,340U.S. $66,150 | $79,500 | 1,130 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,640U.S. $45,330 | $48,050 | 1,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $40,510U.S. $35,670 | $42,940 | 1,130 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,260U.S. $64,650 | $82,720 | 1,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,700U.S. $46,850 | $47,840 | 1,100 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,230U.S. $66,270 | $91,750 | 1,100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,570U.S. $48,590 | $55,570 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,520U.S. $47,030 | $54,280 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107,890U.S. $95,200 | $117,900 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,500U.S. $64,070 | $69,490 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $159,750U.S. $130,100 | $163,070 | 1,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,510U.S. $65,510 | $74,930 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,650U.S. $50,020 | $56,960 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,300U.S. $72,550 | $85,770 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $75,570U.S. $60,280 | $84,200 | 1,030 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,970U.S. $63,890 | $79,900 | 1,030 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,200U.S. $56,730 | $60,630 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $43,770U.S. $41,340 | $45,450 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,640U.S. $54,890 | $66,950 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,070U.S. $78,210 | $93,870 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $79,270U.S. $76,220 | $79,790 | 990 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $99,520U.S. $90,360 | $122,920 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $148,310U.S. $106,040 | $156,710 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $36,550U.S. $41,800 | $40,610 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,110U.S. $45,780 | $48,530 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,780U.S. $48,250 | $59,160 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $63,580 | not published | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,270U.S. $60,390 | $60,910 | 910 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,240U.S. $55,690 | $61,680 | 910 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $48,120U.S. $45,130 | $53,350 | 900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,860U.S. $52,260 | $58,580 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,720U.S. $43,600 | $53,530 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $79,630U.S. $60,020 | $84,670 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $82,160U.S. $68,380 | $78,720 | 870 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,870U.S. $58,040 | $62,260 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,750U.S. $39,320 | $43,100 | 860 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $131,070U.S. $95,990 | $124,580 | 850 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $40,450U.S. $38,120 | $45,300 | 850 | n/a | n/a |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,360U.S. $38,100 | $62,310 | 840 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $65,150U.S. $57,080 | $76,410 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,840U.S. $44,350 | $49,470 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,500U.S. $59,300 | $71,610 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $84,810U.S. $68,270 | $95,150 | 820 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,640U.S. $67,190 | $86,370 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $50,940U.S. $36,910 | $50,630 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $39,070U.S. $36,670 | $40,820 | 820 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $135,010U.S. $134,960 | $144,280 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,250U.S. $66,120 | $74,280 | 790 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,810U.S. $42,240 | $46,620 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,010U.S. $78,620 | $115,630 | 770 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107,710U.S. $89,320 | $109,890 | 760 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $37,850U.S. $35,240 | $45,640 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $59,310U.S. $48,700 | $61,360 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,610U.S. $46,170 | $51,010 | 760 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $59,470U.S. $58,100 | $62,070 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $60,200U.S. $58,470 | $61,620 | 740 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,400U.S. $62,780 | $79,480 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $120,870U.S. $95,320 | $120,110 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,260U.S. $39,630 | $46,900 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $106,820U.S. $104,620 | $111,650 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77,010U.S. $71,900 | $84,070 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $54,920U.S. $44,580 | $54,920 | 720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $129,630U.S. $96,590 | $122,960 | 720 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,730U.S. $54,210 | $69,310 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $121,740U.S. $127,410 | $126,920 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,870U.S. $77,920 | $84,000 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,420U.S. $40,410 | $47,390 | 710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $99,540U.S. $93,530 | $107,990 | 710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,410U.S. $50,960 | $66,600 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,950U.S. $53,040 | $78,410 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,840U.S. $64,950 | $79,370 | 700 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,170U.S. $54,920 | $69,700 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $72,130U.S. $66,770 | $67,860 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $42,440U.S. $39,200 | $44,650 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $92,390U.S. $74,090 | $91,490 | 690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $68,350U.S. $51,330 | $64,830 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,300U.S. $51,610 | $61,570 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $158,620U.S. $148,080 | $162,720 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $66,520U.S. $61,990 | $72,190 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,050U.S. $50,580 | $56,900 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,790U.S. $49,450 | $55,450 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $76,720U.S. $79,520 | $95,640 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $96,580U.S. $74,330 | $88,560 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,950U.S. $46,680 | $52,350 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $157,630U.S. $146,910 | $167,580 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,020U.S. $36,220 | $45,120 | 650 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,990U.S. $79,200 | $83,210 | 640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $148,860U.S. $133,000 | $171,850 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $126,050U.S. $114,850 | $137,320 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $262,650U.S. $210,040 | $252,980 | 630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,830U.S. $47,700 | $67,180 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $60,610U.S. $65,380 | $65,710 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $38,640U.S. $42,290 | $42,210 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,030U.S. $44,660 | $60,580 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,870U.S. $76,400 | $95,430 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,070U.S. $44,390 | $51,090 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,970U.S. $50,860 | $51,960 | 610 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $52,350U.S. $51,850 | $60,240 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $89,920U.S. $72,110 | $91,910 | 570 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $166,850U.S. $84,620 | $182,570 | 570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,080U.S. $38,630 | $49,660 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $58,320U.S. $55,090 | $62,980 | 560 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77,450U.S. $60,810 | $77,750 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,840U.S. $41,600 | $42,640 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,340U.S. $53,140 | $63,340 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,390U.S. $107,110 | $116,740 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $133,280U.S. $136,570 | $143,630 | 540 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $70,380U.S. $60,070 | $71,000 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,210U.S. $81,370 | $102,940 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,300U.S. $92,650 | $109,160 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,750U.S. $90,390 | $109,020 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,080U.S. $57,660 | $64,940 | 520 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,800U.S. $69,250 | $94,780 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $132,500U.S. $78,760 | $137,240 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,710U.S. $43,780 | $45,590 | 500 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $53,520U.S. $47,810 | $57,900 | 500 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,160U.S. $46,550 | $49,410 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $414,010 | not published | 490 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,240U.S. $47,260 | $62,200 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,840U.S. $74,340 | $100,630 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,400U.S. $61,660 | $80,200 | 490 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,140U.S. $99,080 | $129,930 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,790U.S. $64,820 | $77,940 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $64,120 | 480 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,740U.S. $125,470 | $152,570 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,690U.S. $62,680 | $71,670 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,830U.S. $74,310 | $88,940 | 470 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,430U.S. $38,950 | $45,670 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,930U.S. $63,820 | $76,620 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,110U.S. $101,110 | $100,860 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,150U.S. $37,080 | $41,910 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,150U.S. $56,460 | $62,740 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,080U.S. $78,620 | $80,280 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,850U.S. $67,960 | $103,760 | 440 | n/a | n/a |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,310U.S. $83,510 | $105,700 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,110U.S. $54,240 | $80,470 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,960U.S. $37,360 | $44,730 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,630U.S. $37,640 | $45,820 | 440 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,810U.S. $37,680 | $52,090 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,210U.S. $75,440 | $108,630 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,650U.S. $83,910 | $104,450 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,630U.S. $60,600 | $73,360 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,720U.S. $68,270 | $78,060 | 420 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,000U.S. $95,420 | $106,780 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,270U.S. $109,370 | $129,110 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,870U.S. $76,580 | $100,810 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,340U.S. $65,750 | $78,570 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,320U.S. $49,280 | $56,050 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,600U.S. $46,330 | $51,690 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 400 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,180U.S. $39,280 | $44,370 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $156,800U.S. $139,500 | $157,310 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,860U.S. $79,940 | $140,960 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,200U.S. $95,780 | $84,440 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,970U.S. $46,860 | $50,540 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,010U.S. $117,330 | $126,310 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,100U.S. $62,370 | $86,580 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,550U.S. $71,550 | $90,030 | 370 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,880U.S. $54,560 | $66,200 | 370 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 370 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,240U.S. $76,400 | $91,820 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,540U.S. $46,380 | $47,280 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,910U.S. $36,670 | $47,540 | 370 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,080U.S. $123,220 | $156,890 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,690U.S. $80,340 | $130,050 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,900U.S. $80,250 | $116,370 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,690U.S. $60,170 | $79,960 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,680U.S. $72,300 | $85,120 | 360 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,610U.S. $124,900 | $127,090 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,590U.S. $50,990 | $53,390 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,590U.S. $76,910 | $101,560 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,240U.S. $50,160 | $54,220 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,260U.S. $38,300 | $39,150 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,020U.S. $59,920 | $62,240 | 340 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,970U.S. $35,450 | $44,220 | 340 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,300U.S. $49,880 | $49,820 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,030U.S. $62,640 | $75,520 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,630U.S. $35,060 | $39,350 | 340 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $321,950U.S. $232,140 | $278,370 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,770U.S. $37,180 | $51,970 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,410U.S. $38,290 | $51,580 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,030U.S. $42,670 | $54,260 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,940U.S. $60,850 | $70,650 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,100U.S. $37,720 | $41,090 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,800U.S. $74,510 | $80,780 | 320 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,450U.S. $52,100 | $67,770 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,010U.S. $80,960 | $92,290 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,080U.S. $95,480 | $115,550 | 320 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,260U.S. $37,580 | $42,470 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,540U.S. $50,340 | $60,310 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,670U.S. $50,260 | $58,500 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,520U.S. $76,870 | $82,160 | 310 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,760U.S. $101,920 | $112,860 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,110U.S. $78,580 | $147,820 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $335,620U.S. $281,870 | $309,660 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $45,570 | $59,300 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,340U.S. $48,990 | $57,710 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,140U.S. $46,170 | $50,370 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,740U.S. $115,160 | $122,220 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $166,550U.S. $96,980 | $164,860 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| AcupuncturistSOC 29-1291 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,490U.S. $76,040 | $70,520 | 300 | Master's degree | +8.6% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,010U.S. $91,640 | $111,120 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $156,480U.S. $172,250 | $159,690 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,870U.S. $37,690 | $42,560 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,960U.S. $44,040 | $48,180 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,340U.S. $48,030 | $56,820 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Semiconductor Processing TechniciansSOC 51-9141 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,200U.S. $51,430 | $48,840 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.2% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,490U.S. $92,460 | $93,150 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,210U.S. $66,270 | $97,480 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,730U.S. $70,720 | $77,880 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,650U.S. $51,220 | $60,370 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,670U.S. $47,550 | $53,140 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,900U.S. $87,990 | $103,650 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,900U.S. $72,990 | $123,820 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,180U.S. $73,620 | $95,940 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,390U.S. $47,450 | $50,570 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,130U.S. $43,960 | $46,090 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,990U.S. $68,120 | $82,730 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,180U.S. $112,860 | $117,680 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,310U.S. $66,810 | $86,080 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,350U.S. $68,020 | $98,230 | 260 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,280U.S. $62,120 | $66,670 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-3014 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,210U.S. $40,470 | $44,700 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,620U.S. $52,540 | $67,870 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,500U.S. $76,780 | $96,760 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $148,820U.S. $110,840 | $131,880 | 250 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,080U.S. $103,170 | $120,250 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,300U.S. $93,250 | $167,730 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,640U.S. $115,210 | $123,190 | 250 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,800U.S. $47,880 | $49,940 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4192 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,490U.S. $63,870 | $74,540 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,910U.S. $49,610 | $56,390 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $160,970U.S. $149,230 | $163,260 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,200U.S. $64,830 | $95,070 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,470U.S. $65,790 | $102,950 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3019 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,420U.S. $36,310 | $51,280 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,390U.S. $53,830 | $55,770 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,950U.S. $42,670 | $50,290 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,050U.S. $50,620 | $59,970 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,210U.S. $41,220 | $43,440 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,160U.S. $70,770 | $73,840 | 230 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,680U.S. $109,270 | $129,600 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $204,290U.S. $358,550 | $250,720 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,150U.S. $39,990 | $49,590 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,820U.S. $48,580 | $60,920 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,050U.S. $52,800 | $60,670 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,520U.S. $47,180 | $50,950 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,270U.S. $45,760 | $48,930 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,100U.S. $59,090 | $75,710 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,090U.S. $94,160 | $112,740 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,320U.S. $72,060 | $104,440 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,530U.S. $45,280 | $46,580 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,140U.S. $58,650 | $77,340 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,480U.S. $75,420 | $108,410 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,860U.S. $105,650 | $130,820 | 210 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,190U.S. $79,870 | $96,660 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,070U.S. $55,010 | $52,160 | 210 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,080U.S. $49,910 | $60,130 | 210 | n/a | n/a |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,720U.S. $52,600 | $70,700 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,700U.S. $42,780 | $47,070 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,200U.S. $47,720 | $49,330 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,010U.S. $40,450 | $52,920 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,720U.S. $68,080 | $82,580 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Personal Service Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9179 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,880U.S. $69,770 | $81,900 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,120U.S. $52,230 | $72,810 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,460U.S. $61,560 | $68,590 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,050U.S. $79,350 | $118,870 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,810U.S. $62,200 | $83,390 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,770U.S. $62,520 | $76,930 | 200 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,110U.S. $58,970 | $74,690 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,660U.S. $51,320 | $62,530 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Subway and Streetcar OperatorsSOC 53-4041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,970U.S. $86,380 | $67,700 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,040U.S. $32,640 | $40,560 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,390U.S. $47,920 | $53,410 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,410U.S. $122,570 | $135,730 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,590U.S. $51,440 | $56,350 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,640U.S. $59,320 | $67,720 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,480U.S. $82,280 | $87,270 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,730U.S. $43,380 | $45,980 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,290U.S. $51,520 | $52,750 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,000U.S. $92,100 | $85,760 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,480U.S. $52,130 | $53,800 | 170 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,420U.S. $61,540 | $101,690 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,800U.S. $63,420 | $88,290 | 170 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,270U.S. $73,710 | $112,260 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,250U.S. $109,910 | $127,440 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,610U.S. $41,640 | $45,330 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,930U.S. $82,890 | $148,270 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,250U.S. $73,900 | $85,210 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,320U.S. $87,220 | $112,450 | 160 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,120U.S. $93,750 | $93,040 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,100U.S. $75,350 | $122,520 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,420U.S. $83,820 | $140,720 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,420U.S. $77,270 | $128,840 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,450U.S. $57,550 | $65,590 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,650U.S. $45,950 | $54,120 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,410U.S. $48,690 | $55,640 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,200U.S. $73,010 | $85,940 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,410U.S. $76,590 | $170,200 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 150 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,580U.S. $74,990 | $62,930 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,460U.S. $36,300 | $45,300 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,530U.S. $47,630 | $48,440 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,490U.S. $39,680 | $41,700 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,690U.S. $50,140 | $50,820 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,330U.S. $62,470 | $76,990 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,220U.S. $48,540 | $47,370 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,760U.S. $50,270 | $48,600 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,600U.S. $81,390 | $91,740 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,880U.S. $63,520 | $76,320 | 140 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,330U.S. $78,850 | $91,680 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Designers, All OtherSOC 27-1029 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,070U.S. $64,950 | $86,560 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,020U.S. $73,130 | $67,810 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $171,500U.S. $105,310 | $167,150 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Forest and Conservation WorkersSOC 45-4011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $43,680 | $43,370 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.5% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All OtherSOC 49-9069 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,860U.S. $68,990 | $85,390 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $125,040 | not published | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,090U.S. $98,070 | $117,460 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,140U.S. $80,260 | $125,460 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,750U.S. $59,570 | $67,600 | 130 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Lighting TechnicianSOC 27-4015 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,040U.S. $68,060 | $61,460 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.8% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,280U.S. $44,910 | $50,770 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,230U.S. $35,680 | $38,970 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,440U.S. $40,960 | $50,080 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,320U.S. $56,550 | $66,780 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,110U.S. $42,660 | $41,750 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,350U.S. $46,570 | $48,600 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,050U.S. $133,660 | $146,380 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $152,190U.S. $100,310 | $164,460 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Parking Enforcement WorkersSOC 33-3041 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,160U.S. $46,730 | $58,970 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,040U.S. $53,710 | $52,430 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,510U.S. $37,280 | $39,540 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,900U.S. $87,820 | $102,160 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,420U.S. $43,530 | $44,520 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,280U.S. $67,820 | $83,460 | 110 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| ArbitratorSOC 23-1022 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,460U.S. $75,530 | $107,770 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $141,950U.S. $84,290 | $147,450 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,340 | not published | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,230U.S. $72,420 | $104,720 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $162,380U.S. $101,370 | $151,300 | 110 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Agricultural InspectorsSOC 45-2011 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,550U.S. $49,940 | $72,110 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,870U.S. $53,340 | $75,740 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Rail Car RepairersSOC 49-3043 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,910U.S. $67,530 | $57,830 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,000U.S. $46,340 | $50,400 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,750U.S. $78,240 | $82,460 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,750U.S. $102,030 | $117,610 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $293,400U.S. $292,910 | $270,380 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsSOC 33-9031 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,570U.S. $43,370 | $46,100 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,280U.S. $58,340 | $104,000 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,010U.S. $64,050 | $80,280 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $173,120U.S. $106,730 | $153,680 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,930U.S. $96,710 | $79,270 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- San Diego, CA
- BLS source geography
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 41740
- States
- California
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in San Diego, CA?
In the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 41740), BLS OEWS counted 1,538,060 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $58,690 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($238,440), Natural Sciences Managers ($207,200), IT Manager ($206,740).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41740), which includes San Diego, Chula Vista and Carlsbad and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not San Diego city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41740). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs san diego”, “careers in san diego”, “best jobs in san diego” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).