Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Careers in San Francisco, CA: pay and employment for 625 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41860), which includes San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not San Francisco city limits.
Quick answer
In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 41860), BLS OEWS counted 2,373,920 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $74,260 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($374,680), Physicians, All Other ($294,360), CEO ($288,690). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (119,120), Software Engineer (69,030), Fast Food and Counter Workers (49,970).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan area at 115.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 16% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in San Francisco, 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
- Airline Pilot$374,680 median · 2,900 employed
- Physicians, All Other$294,360 median · 3,530 employed
- CEO$288,690 median · 5,190 employed
- IT Manager$232,890 median · 23,830 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$225,230 median · 5,530 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$221,580 median · 5,000 employed
- Marketing Manager$220,480 median · 11,170 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$219,080 median · 3,110 employed
- Financial Manager$216,150 median · 17,040 employed
- Lawyer$212,500 median · 18,470 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides119,120 employed · $35,950 median
- Software Engineer69,030 employed · $186,640 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers49,970 employed · $43,870 median
- Operations Manager43,520 employed · $149,990 median
- Registered Nurse41,750 employed · $186,610 median
- Sales Associate39,460 employed · $43,850 median
- Cashier38,250 employed · $41,270 median
- Office Clerks, General37,590 employed · $52,000 median
- Material Handler30,710 employed · $48,400 median
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel29,980 employed · $96,960 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$175,840 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$159,570 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$145,170 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$137,180 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$132,000 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$130,800 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$129,930 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$126,700 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$125,160 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Home Inspector$125,130 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in San Francisco, CA
Software Engineer$186,640 medianRegistered Nurse$186,610 medianDental Hygienist$146,760 medianLPN$94,310 medianMedical Assistant$59,790 medianElectrician$92,830 medianParalegal$84,030 medianPhysical Therapist$141,980 medianData Scientist$170,110 medianDentist$202,060 medianPharmacist$177,410 medianPharmacy Technician$60,550 medianPhysician Assistant$184,380 medianNurse Practitioner$219,080 medianProject Manager$135,040 medianSurgical Tech$99,390 medianRadiologist$106,000 medianDental Assistant$64,390 medianAccountant$110,730 medianMarketing Manager$220,480 medianUX Designer$163,810 medianArchitect$126,550 medianLawyer$212,500 medianHR Manager$209,340 medianCivil Engineer$130,160 medianMechanical Engineer$161,370 medianOperations Manager$149,990 medianOptometrist$142,580 medianPhlebotomist$58,900 medianCNA$56,080 medianVet Tech$71,090 medianElectrical Engineer$166,030 medianExecutive Assistant$105,190 medianPediatrician$207,450 medianRadiology Tech$141,780 medianRespiratory Therapist$130,220 medianMRI Tech$146,260 medianOccupational Therapist$136,770 medianOffice Manager$88,560 medianInterior Designer$87,460 medianReal Estate Agent$70,990 medianPlumber$77,880 medianVeterinarian$208,080 medianConstruction Manager$166,030 medianActuary$175,330 medianGraphic Designer$92,050 medianClinical Psychologist$166,400 medianWeb Developer$152,450 medianAir Traffic Controller$193,360 medianSpeech Pathologist$130,850 medianPhysical Therapy Assistant$95,920 medianHVAC Technician$78,490 medianSterile Processing Technician$82,140 medianChiropractor$74,860 medianFinancial Advisor$160,610 medianAerospace Engineer$191,260 medianMedical Coder$74,400 medianBartender$39,670 medianNetwork Engineer$166,760 medianProperty Manager$82,540 medianBiomedical Engineer$140,660 medianRecruiter$103,140 medianCreative Director$165,210 medianAdministrative Assistant$62,110 median
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All 625 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,950U.S. $35,800 | $38,810 | 119,120 | n/a | n/a |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $186,640U.S. $135,980 | $193,430 | 69,030 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,870U.S. $31,200 | $44,620 | 49,970 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $149,990U.S. $105,770 | $177,240 | 43,520 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $186,610U.S. $97,550 | $176,900 | 41,750 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,850U.S. $35,410 | $47,290 | 39,460 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,270U.S. $32,880 | $43,260 | 38,250 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $52,000U.S. $45,010 | $56,950 | 37,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,400U.S. $40,240 | $51,280 | 30,710 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $96,960U.S. $69,990 | $110,360 | 29,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,180U.S. $36,840 | $48,720 | 29,930 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $38,860U.S. $35,230 | $46,460 | 29,080 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,730U.S. $38,020 | $50,270 | 26,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,130U.S. $37,330 | $47,210 | 26,610 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,730U.S. $83,680 | $120,780 | 25,170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $123,250U.S. $78,760 | $130,760 | 24,120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $232,890U.S. $175,140 | $249,040 | 23,830 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,730U.S. $101,860 | $137,410 | 23,560 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $104,500U.S. $83,050 | $123,860 | 23,400 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $210,080U.S. $141,900 | $211,720 | 21,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,040U.S. $102,320 | $140,820 | 20,770 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,030U.S. $37,390 | $48,630 | 20,540 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,110U.S. $47,540 | $66,110 | 20,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $57,830U.S. $44,770 | $61,320 | 19,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,560U.S. $69,500 | $93,080 | 19,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,360U.S. $36,780 | $52,640 | 18,710 | n/a | n/a |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,630U.S. $49,590 | $69,420 | 18,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $212,500U.S. $159,670 | $237,060 | 18,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,530U.S. $50,670 | $69,040 | 18,100 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,860U.S. $63,970 | $98,510 | 17,860 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,810U.S. $148,270 | $194,670 | 17,770 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,250U.S. $44,650 | $61,560 | 17,700 | n/a | n/a |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $216,150U.S. $166,570 | $244,930 | 17,040 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $161,700U.S. $116,580 | $161,550 | 16,930 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,450U.S. $58,640 | $69,260 | 16,450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,140U.S. $75,940 | $113,530 | 16,420 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,520U.S. $44,080 | $58,080 | 14,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,000U.S. $35,320 | $43,290 | 14,470 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,820U.S. $44,860 | $58,770 | 14,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,790U.S. $45,690 | $63,330 | 14,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,200U.S. $60,580 | $89,630 | 14,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,330U.S. $45,930 | $64,580 | 13,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,100U.S. $72,080 | $104,790 | 13,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,590U.S. $35,510 | $52,650 | 12,990 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,040U.S. $39,150 | $54,470 | 12,270 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,950U.S. $48,520 | $62,430 | 12,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,310U.S. $123,860 | $176,000 | 11,980 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,080U.S. $42,260 | $56,700 | 11,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,610U.S. $47,120 | $73,640 | 11,620 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,880U.S. $72,040 | $119,470 | 11,520 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,190U.S. $76,590 | $108,260 | 11,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,460U.S. $105,850 | $145,400 | 11,180 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $220,480U.S. $166,790 | $235,920 | 11,170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,160U.S. $100,840 | $136,350 | 10,990 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,440U.S. $61,860 | $91,780 | 10,770 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,310U.S. $33,980 | $44,060 | 10,650 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,790U.S. $41,670 | $63,480 | 10,570 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,470U.S. $46,800 | $70,890 | 10,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,110U.S. $120,230 | $174,830 | 10,460 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,290U.S. $78,660 | $133,750 | 10,420 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,810U.S. $38,140 | $55,850 | 10,280 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,670U.S. $34,340 | $50,970 | 10,260 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,670U.S. $30,890 | $46,590 | 10,160 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,520U.S. $102,740 | $142,560 | 9,910 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $120,810U.S. $79,920 | $119,190 | 9,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,100U.S. $34,810 | $43,040 | 9,530 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,400U.S. $59,350 | $82,100 | 9,520 | n/a | n/a |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $92,830U.S. $63,190 | $103,690 | 9,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $94,310U.S. $64,400 | $93,470 | 8,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,450U.S. $38,010 | $53,200 | 8,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,540U.S. $34,980 | $46,100 | 8,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,000U.S. $76,210 | $130,190 | 7,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $57,580U.S. $45,930 | $60,490 | 7,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $52,590U.S. $45,260 | $55,750 | 7,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,740U.S. $41,300 | $53,840 | 7,700 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,540U.S. $69,990 | $97,460 | 7,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,030U.S. $62,890 | $92,830 | 7,630 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,390U.S. $48,070 | $64,900 | 7,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,240U.S. $46,420 | $59,030 | 7,530 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $118,890U.S. $80,730 | $122,140 | 7,500 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $73,950U.S. $62,890 | $78,220 | 7,450 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $160,180U.S. $103,410 | $157,540 | 7,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,030U.S. $50,620 | $75,730 | 7,270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,900U.S. $59,650 | $76,620 | 7,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $160,610U.S. $105,070 | $214,350 | 7,130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,340U.S. $48,570 | $68,450 | 6,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,000U.S. $47,160 | $72,040 | 6,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $163,810U.S. $104,000 | $161,710 | 6,630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,290U.S. $36,560 | $48,810 | 6,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,050U.S. $69,280 | $100,800 | 6,310 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,600U.S. $77,710 | $99,730 | 6,300 | n/a | n/a |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,520U.S. $74,750 | $114,310 | 6,290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,360U.S. $79,860 | $109,370 | 6,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,630U.S. $104,300 | $136,630 | 5,880 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,020U.S. $59,550 | $80,220 | 5,840 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $40,140U.S. $32,150 | $41,620 | 5,800 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,610U.S. $36,280 | $42,710 | 5,750 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,420U.S. $50,890 | $78,120 | 5,740 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,880U.S. $63,800 | $92,380 | 5,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $78,900U.S. $59,050 | $76,190 | 5,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $225,230U.S. $167,220 | $249,930 | 5,530 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,230U.S. $102,440 | $139,350 | 5,470 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,770U.S. $47,320 | $73,890 | 5,380 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,970U.S. $62,470 | $73,910 | 5,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,600U.S. $49,400 | $70,530 | 5,310 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $94,600U.S. $64,330 | $97,610 | 5,270 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,340U.S. $43,350 | $54,740 | 5,240 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,680U.S. $38,770 | $49,380 | 5,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,130U.S. $62,930 | $88,130 | 5,210 | n/a | n/a |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $288,690U.S. $213,990 | $320,210 | 5,190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,030U.S. $114,990 | $164,760 | 5,160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $161,370U.S. $104,110 | $158,690 | 5,150 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,410U.S. $80,390 | $103,520 | 5,080 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $91,500U.S. $74,450 | $94,350 | 5,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,640U.S. $90,360 | $157,900 | 5,030 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $221,580U.S. $171,270 | $236,870 | 5,000 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $209,340U.S. $149,280 | $219,270 | 4,960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,350U.S. $35,830 | $46,420 | 4,930 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,290U.S. $69,390 | $94,820 | 4,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,640U.S. $62,280 | $114,110 | 4,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $159,800U.S. $122,930 | $162,570 | 4,850 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,600U.S. $37,160 | $47,540 | 4,820 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,250U.S. $60,550 | $66,130 | 4,730 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,660U.S. $114,130 | $156,930 | 4,700 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,390U.S. $48,500 | $66,170 | 4,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,040U.S. $82,320 | $111,680 | 4,570 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $56,400U.S. $45,850 | $58,990 | 4,570 | n/a | n/a |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,370U.S. $37,290 | $52,900 | 4,540 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,790U.S. $35,880 | $46,250 | 4,430 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,430U.S. $63,580 | $91,980 | 4,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $357,220U.S. $107,310 | $260,720 | 4,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,100U.S. $64,370 | $92,730 | 4,310 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $138,160U.S. $98,920 | $148,020 | 4,280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,140U.S. $37,450 | $52,440 | 4,280 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,620U.S. $77,640 | $109,330 | 4,190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,710U.S. $35,360 | $48,600 | 4,160 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,810U.S. $31,200 | $42,510 | 4,090 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $124,750U.S. $59,850 | $110,300 | 4,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,550U.S. $45,750 | $67,690 | 4,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,600U.S. $35,760 | $41,060 | 4,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $78,490U.S. $61,010 | $86,540 | 3,980 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,710U.S. $104,920 | $143,910 | 3,950 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,680U.S. $99,130 | $134,080 | 3,910 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $92,050U.S. $62,960 | $102,130 | 3,870 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,550U.S. $99,280 | $131,300 | 3,780 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $146,760U.S. $98,100 | $180,520 | 3,780 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $145,170U.S. $107,230 | $156,560 | 3,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $162,310U.S. $129,180 | $159,070 | 3,730 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $177,410U.S. $140,910 | $184,540 | 3,670 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,480U.S. $44,470 | $59,630 | 3,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $294,360U.S. $265,930 | $252,720 | 3,530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,310U.S. $43,220 | $49,270 | 3,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,120U.S. $61,160 | $90,230 | 3,490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $160,820U.S. $105,870 | $157,630 | 3,480 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,480U.S. $35,150 | $46,810 | 3,470 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $113,700U.S. $59,280 | $110,590 | 3,450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,290U.S. $65,120 | $100,660 | 3,440 | n/a | n/a |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,640U.S. $35,360 | $46,960 | 3,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,340U.S. $78,000 | $105,960 | 3,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,670U.S. $35,070 | $49,160 | 3,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,400U.S. $35,790 | $45,950 | 3,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,760U.S. $134,050 | $172,850 | 3,350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,000U.S. $76,690 | $116,480 | 3,330 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,630U.S. $78,740 | $109,520 | 3,300 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,250U.S. $66,140 | $84,920 | 3,180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $141,980U.S. $102,760 | $145,040 | 3,140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $219,080U.S. $132,300 | $215,430 | 3,110 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,230U.S. $106,660 | $147,050 | 3,100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,360U.S. $50,290 | $78,880 | 3,070 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,930U.S. $72,550 | $91,430 | 3,020 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,050U.S. $48,280 | $72,470 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,610U.S. $50,340 | $64,660 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $164,420U.S. $126,060 | $171,530 | 2,990 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,780U.S. $45,670 | $65,500 | 2,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $374,680U.S. $232,140 | $339,750 | 2,900 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,410U.S. $81,100 | $101,710 | 2,880 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $141,780U.S. $80,110 | $138,390 | 2,850 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,960U.S. $54,210 | $82,920 | 2,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,490U.S. $42,540 | $49,120 | 2,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $203,890U.S. $161,740 | $198,010 | 2,810 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,370U.S. $43,030 | $52,150 | 2,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,640U.S. $67,880 | $104,710 | 2,740 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,970U.S. $35,840 | $47,390 | 2,740 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,410U.S. $55,570 | $89,030 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,490U.S. $40,140 | $49,390 | 2,720 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,220U.S. $57,510 | $99,540 | 2,690 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $70,400U.S. $49,100 | $71,440 | 2,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,740U.S. $54,890 | $76,250 | 2,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,140U.S. $49,230 | $62,720 | 2,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,340U.S. $55,440 | $74,210 | 2,610 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,170U.S. $44,390 | $55,160 | 2,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,390U.S. $56,730 | $72,430 | 2,560 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,860U.S. $90,150 | $127,030 | 2,550 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90,580U.S. $64,520 | $92,050 | 2,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,020U.S. $45,920 | $67,720 | 2,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,160U.S. $58,930 | $91,080 | 2,510 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,030U.S. $120,630 | $162,170 | 2,470 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,780U.S. $78,210 | $112,700 | 2,440 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,730U.S. $100,390 | $127,030 | 2,440 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,130U.S. $87,520 | $119,120 | 2,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,970U.S. $57,020 | $84,070 | 2,420 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $165,210U.S. $114,850 | $169,940 | 2,390 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,260U.S. $49,230 | $68,040 | 2,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $125,130U.S. $74,690 | $123,300 | 2,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,600U.S. $76,220 | $111,750 | 2,370 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,410U.S. $65,510 | $96,370 | 2,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $73,680U.S. $47,920 | $69,190 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,400U.S. $77,440 | $111,290 | 2,320 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,510U.S. $58,260 | $81,730 | 2,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $127,790U.S. $91,240 | $130,870 | 2,180 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,520U.S. $48,430 | $67,800 | 2,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $304,560U.S. $244,180 | $304,520 | 2,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,030U.S. $38,630 | $56,370 | 2,170 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,400U.S. $38,150 | $52,120 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,990U.S. $52,830 | $78,700 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,710U.S. $51,850 | $79,470 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $202,060U.S. $170,950 | $211,930 | 2,090 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,560U.S. $88,940 | $120,360 | 2,050 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,710U.S. $40,110 | $50,750 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,940U.S. $77,920 | $114,540 | 2,040 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,310U.S. $34,890 | $44,360 | 2,040 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,570U.S. $49,690 | $76,010 | 2,040 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,990U.S. $95,200 | $113,600 | 2,010 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,220U.S. $82,280 | $128,490 | 2,010 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $124,400U.S. $95,420 | $125,990 | 2,000 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $162,440U.S. $130,220 | $168,490 | 2,000 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,120U.S. $33,580 | $42,070 | 2,000 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $87,550U.S. $60,280 | $109,530 | 1,990 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,320U.S. $53,750 | $70,680 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,980U.S. $52,260 | $70,340 | 1,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,490U.S. $68,270 | $101,170 | 1,940 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,600U.S. $50,690 | $61,520 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $78,770U.S. $59,300 | $83,040 | 1,920 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,350U.S. $45,330 | $60,750 | 1,920 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,940U.S. $49,500 | $73,280 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $192,720U.S. $146,910 | $207,600 | 1,880 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,670U.S. $62,280 | $82,960 | 1,880 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,400U.S. $51,140 | $75,570 | 1,880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,860U.S. $32,910 | $44,010 | 1,880 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,260U.S. $64,070 | $97,750 | 1,850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $92,290U.S. $63,890 | $96,780 | 1,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $184,380U.S. $135,880 | $182,610 | 1,830 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,750U.S. $48,700 | $80,410 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $87,460U.S. $67,190 | $99,350 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $40,280U.S. $58,450 | $56,920 | 1,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,850U.S. $97,870 | $130,240 | 1,760 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,300U.S. $42,290 | $47,090 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $81,130U.S. $66,150 | $89,290 | 1,750 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65,820U.S. $48,560 | $71,490 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,100U.S. $61,770 | $81,180 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,030U.S. $104,590 | $145,530 | 1,720 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,000U.S. $36,910 | $61,280 | 1,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,840U.S. $106,040 | $182,200 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,060U.S. $50,020 | $62,780 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $171,440U.S. $140,300 | $175,510 | 1,670 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $67,750U.S. $58,750 | $76,240 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,860U.S. $139,500 | $198,740 | 1,600 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,510U.S. $46,850 | $57,510 | 1,600 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $91,020U.S. $78,190 | $92,500 | 1,570 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,990U.S. $58,430 | $77,570 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $76,910 | not published | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,770U.S. $100,330 | $136,250 | 1,560 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $166,400U.S. $100,580 | $153,490 | 1,540 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,650U.S. $58,470 | $64,200 | 1,510 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,880U.S. $58,940 | $97,620 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,020U.S. $39,320 | $52,840 | 1,490 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,290U.S. $39,070 | $48,430 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $127,760U.S. $104,620 | $134,720 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $72,430U.S. $47,030 | $72,710 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,770U.S. $102,030 | $145,960 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $99,390U.S. $64,650 | $96,990 | 1,440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $152,450U.S. $92,650 | $151,450 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,240U.S. $54,920 | $84,300 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $86,980U.S. $63,820 | $103,870 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,900U.S. $45,230 | $61,020 | 1,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,250U.S. $41,340 | $51,980 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,580U.S. $49,450 | $68,410 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $167,440U.S. $117,330 | $159,040 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $165,050U.S. $127,410 | $168,650 | 1,380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,390U.S. $48,250 | $64,060 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,540U.S. $58,100 | $82,250 | 1,370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,370U.S. $65,750 | $94,890 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,520U.S. $81,370 | $105,860 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $208,080U.S. $130,100 | $195,160 | 1,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,390U.S. $64,820 | $100,910 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,440U.S. $148,080 | $178,750 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $127,210U.S. $82,220 | $127,420 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,590U.S. $55,940 | $68,170 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $160,270U.S. $96,590 | $151,740 | 1,300 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,550U.S. $50,610 | $68,520 | 1,300 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,960U.S. $39,390 | $60,630 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,510U.S. $64,950 | $99,210 | 1,270 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,820U.S. $50,860 | $60,310 | 1,260 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,160U.S. $74,260 | $106,980 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,250U.S. $89,320 | $136,150 | 1,250 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,000U.S. $83,910 | $109,560 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,450U.S. $46,170 | $55,270 | 1,250 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,500U.S. $74,330 | $100,130 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,180U.S. $66,120 | $86,210 | 1,220 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,090U.S. $47,380 | $68,210 | 1,220 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,140U.S. $35,660 | $46,870 | 1,220 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $117,380U.S. $76,400 | $111,400 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,380U.S. $45,250 | $55,960 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,510U.S. $48,590 | $63,390 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $142,580U.S. $136,570 | $152,140 | 1,180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,180U.S. $37,710 | $48,410 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,580U.S. $38,100 | $59,830 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $37,240U.S. $34,320 | $39,890 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,580U.S. $60,810 | $80,410 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,050U.S. $73,620 | $107,320 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,510U.S. $42,240 | $57,350 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,860U.S. $37,690 | $46,610 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $173,530U.S. $133,000 | $185,200 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $104,910U.S. $53,040 | $102,130 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,760U.S. $35,670 | $48,020 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,940U.S. $78,350 | $92,940 | 1,090 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,550U.S. $57,080 | $84,280 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,500U.S. $50,260 | $67,360 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,020U.S. $79,520 | $107,550 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,140U.S. $47,700 | $77,440 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $127,800U.S. $78,620 | $139,080 | 1,050 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $62,200 | not published | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,280U.S. $45,780 | $55,300 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,470U.S. $60,390 | $76,990 | 1,040 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $95,920U.S. $68,380 | $93,600 | 1,040 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $125,160U.S. $60,020 | $116,800 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $157,750U.S. $125,470 | $174,920 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,350U.S. $60,070 | $81,630 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,470U.S. $90,390 | $137,560 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,640U.S. $45,130 | $63,480 | 1,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,430U.S. $55,690 | $72,110 | 1,020 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,330U.S. $42,910 | $51,850 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,460U.S. $39,630 | $50,800 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,980U.S. $50,960 | $74,180 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,930U.S. $78,620 | $118,680 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 970 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $52,480U.S. $38,120 | $54,340 | 970 | n/a | n/a |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,360U.S. $47,260 | $65,260 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,840U.S. $39,200 | $48,970 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,400U.S. $79,870 | $98,470 | 940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $151,610U.S. $124,900 | $154,650 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,410U.S. $41,800 | $46,610 | 920 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,910U.S. $43,600 | $60,000 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,840U.S. $44,660 | $83,790 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,660U.S. $61,800 | $105,760 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $117,660U.S. $96,710 | $114,810 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $122,590U.S. $83,510 | $133,360 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,420U.S. $72,110 | $105,310 | 840 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,430U.S. $49,280 | $69,920 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,890U.S. $66,270 | $125,960 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $207,450U.S. $210,040 | $248,510 | 810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $159,570U.S. $93,530 | $158,360 | 810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $105,650 | not published | 800 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,450U.S. $65,790 | $85,820 | 800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $87,340U.S. $62,780 | $91,760 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $100,620U.S. $74,510 | $104,910 | 790 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,780U.S. $47,810 | $60,720 | 790 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,090U.S. $60,600 | $92,860 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $137,180U.S. $95,320 | $137,870 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $117,360U.S. $91,640 | $117,830 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,010U.S. $128,500 | $150,120 | 760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $83,680U.S. $60,170 | $90,940 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,770U.S. $39,680 | $42,480 | 760 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,210U.S. $58,040 | $71,000 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,820U.S. $94,160 | $155,060 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $109,930U.S. $75,420 | $116,640 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,630U.S. $62,130 | $65,040 | 740 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,880U.S. $36,670 | $46,380 | 740 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,690U.S. $44,580 | $70,490 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,320U.S. $51,610 | $66,860 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $78,480U.S. $71,900 | $94,950 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,020U.S. $61,990 | $86,880 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,150U.S. $53,140 | $72,470 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,070U.S. $87,990 | $135,860 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,730U.S. $80,250 | $95,980 | 700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,780U.S. $38,630 | $61,160 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,840U.S. $55,090 | $87,000 | 690 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,830U.S. $37,680 | $56,390 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,700U.S. $93,790 | $135,460 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,540U.S. $95,990 | $135,970 | 680 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 680 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $44,440U.S. $35,240 | $49,270 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,240U.S. $40,410 | $55,750 | 680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Semiconductor Processing TechniciansSOC 51-9141 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,340U.S. $51,430 | $50,670 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.2% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,010U.S. $69,250 | $100,760 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,870U.S. $46,680 | $61,220 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,580U.S. $67,960 | $118,520 | 650 | n/a | n/a |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,660U.S. $109,370 | $140,020 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,500U.S. $46,380 | $54,390 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,190U.S. $61,660 | $97,880 | 650 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,320U.S. $46,550 | $52,310 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,600U.S. $62,680 | $82,090 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $125,060U.S. $75,440 | $126,380 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,000U.S. $50,160 | $59,300 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $125,040 | not published | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,120U.S. $38,950 | $51,700 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,430U.S. $39,280 | $52,100 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $119,730U.S. $79,870 | $135,010 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $165,090U.S. $78,760 | $167,930 | 610 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,930U.S. $38,300 | $44,160 | 610 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,090U.S. $50,580 | $65,110 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,970U.S. $56,460 | $78,280 | 600 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,790U.S. $35,060 | $43,630 | 600 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $188,850U.S. $149,230 | $203,270 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,520U.S. $37,360 | $52,160 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,310U.S. $57,660 | $77,110 | 580 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,800U.S. $74,340 | $116,180 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,040U.S. $46,330 | $50,280 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $138,840U.S. $107,110 | $135,420 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,260U.S. $42,670 | $60,400 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,790U.S. $59,570 | $93,000 | 540 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $191,260U.S. $134,960 | $183,920 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,860U.S. $79,200 | $90,130 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,930U.S. $37,640 | $53,540 | 510 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Parking Enforcement WorkersSOC 33-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $86,040U.S. $46,730 | $82,270 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,720U.S. $48,990 | $63,860 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,800U.S. $37,720 | $44,950 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $103,060U.S. $74,310 | $118,360 | 500 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,900U.S. $37,080 | $52,130 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,900U.S. $74,090 | $104,920 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,810U.S. $44,350 | $53,720 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,870U.S. $38,290 | $66,390 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,920U.S. $79,940 | $166,550 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,840U.S. $68,270 | $90,220 | 470 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,990U.S. $73,130 | $108,850 | 460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $236,590 | $239,200 or more | 460 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,680U.S. $43,960 | $52,770 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,390U.S. $61,560 | $82,850 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,470U.S. $55,490 | $115,040 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,370U.S. $80,960 | $106,270 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| AcupuncturistSOC 29-1291 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,590U.S. $76,040 | $78,260 | 450 | Master's degree | +8.6% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $181,250U.S. $133,660 | $216,990 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,610U.S. $92,460 | $132,650 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,310U.S. $101,920 | $131,530 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,640U.S. $99,080 | $140,680 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,150U.S. $51,220 | $78,960 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,350U.S. $42,360 | $54,650 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,310U.S. $49,910 | $87,780 | 430 | n/a | n/a |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $193,360U.S. $148,080 | $179,320 | 430 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,140U.S. $37,180 | $60,150 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,780U.S. $62,370 | $116,490 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,020U.S. $51,440 | $74,400 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,780U.S. $70,720 | $89,680 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $146,260U.S. $95,480 | $140,480 | 420 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,300U.S. $45,570 | $73,740 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,810U.S. $73,010 | $99,130 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,810U.S. $41,600 | $49,140 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,780U.S. $51,520 | $66,020 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,090U.S. $101,110 | $110,770 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| DancerSOC 27-2031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 400 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,300U.S. $46,170 | $58,630 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,310U.S. $71,550 | $98,950 | 390 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,420U.S. $52,100 | $89,920 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,540U.S. $84,620 | $155,150 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,430U.S. $44,040 | $49,340 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,060U.S. $47,450 | $58,740 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,930U.S. $88,720 | $110,580 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $231,710U.S. $117,790 | $225,960 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,300U.S. $36,670 | $47,710 | 380 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,910U.S. $47,180 | $51,830 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $173,070U.S. $123,220 | $181,600 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $338,990U.S. $335,550 | $297,210 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,830U.S. $46,860 | $54,760 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,170U.S. $49,120 | $80,780 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,270U.S. $109,910 | $159,150 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,800U.S. $45,650 | $63,860 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,360U.S. $54,240 | $90,030 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentSOC 49-2093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,590U.S. $84,890 | $112,010 | 360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,220U.S. $115,160 | $150,520 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,480U.S. $70,770 | $80,790 | 350 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,460U.S. $58,650 | $91,210 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,940U.S. $66,770 | $72,240 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,990U.S. $49,880 | $74,910 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,480U.S. $112,860 | $133,770 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,350U.S. $62,120 | $86,650 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,000U.S. $47,550 | $57,280 | 340 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,370U.S. $43,780 | $60,900 | 340 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,370U.S. $51,320 | $76,180 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,330U.S. $81,390 | $107,780 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,930U.S. $72,060 | $127,560 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,610U.S. $80,340 | $140,530 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,060U.S. $53,830 | $72,460 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,400U.S. $87,220 | $140,680 | 320 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,820U.S. $61,540 | $100,800 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Designers, All OtherSOC 27-1029 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,040U.S. $64,950 | $109,400 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,950U.S. $73,710 | $136,080 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Lighting TechnicianSOC 27-4015 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,000U.S. $68,060 | $89,610 | 320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.8% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,640U.S. $115,210 | $156,020 | 320 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,300U.S. $42,780 | $50,990 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,490U.S. $65,700 | $104,030 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,980U.S. $52,130 | $63,340 | 310 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,330U.S. $40,710 | $62,190 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,840U.S. $42,670 | $60,700 | 310 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,230U.S. $76,780 | $105,110 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,040U.S. $110,840 | $130,040 | 300 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,490U.S. $39,990 | $65,520 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-3014 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,440U.S. $40,470 | $50,110 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,600U.S. $102,040 | $130,890 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,900U.S. $78,120 | $103,110 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,680U.S. $76,870 | $93,020 | 290 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,990U.S. $73,900 | $112,060 | 290 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $170,240U.S. $72,990 | $158,150 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $166,920U.S. $78,580 | $176,630 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,120U.S. $75,240 | $112,660 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,860U.S. $72,300 | $99,250 | 290 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $50,340 | $67,040 | 290 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,020U.S. $41,220 | $47,980 | 290 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,330U.S. $45,280 | $83,750 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,500U.S. $74,990 | $103,230 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,480U.S. $68,020 | $124,040 | 280 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,130U.S. $58,970 | $72,550 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,390U.S. $47,920 | $64,060 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,940U.S. $49,610 | $63,280 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,590U.S. $76,400 | $97,550 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,410U.S. $75,920 | $124,850 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,640U.S. $47,980 | $63,720 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,090U.S. $60,850 | $78,680 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,780U.S. $59,920 | $89,400 | 260 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,030U.S. $47,340 | $111,990 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,270U.S. $72,420 | $120,200 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,530U.S. $53,340 | $105,680 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,360U.S. $47,630 | $58,850 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,780U.S. $45,760 | $57,040 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,640U.S. $68,120 | $94,390 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,840U.S. $62,520 | $84,990 | 250 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,310U.S. $55,010 | $62,330 | 250 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,220U.S. $50,990 | $66,360 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,660U.S. $67,820 | $96,630 | 240 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,650U.S. $64,920 | $87,810 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,720U.S. $75,350 | $108,550 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,040U.S. $79,350 | $131,060 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,800U.S. $63,420 | $98,200 | 240 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,710 | not published | 240 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersSOC 39-3012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,360U.S. $34,980 | $40,140 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,270U.S. $47,880 | $58,900 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,640U.S. $52,540 | $73,400 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,780U.S. $50,270 | $56,680 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,680U.S. $56,850 | $94,180 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,410U.S. $68,080 | $104,910 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $175,200U.S. $109,270 | $180,320 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,500U.S. $51,330 | $69,440 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,670U.S. $47,720 | $55,830 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,310U.S. $62,470 | $88,310 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $175,330U.S. $130,000 | $168,260 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,330U.S. $96,980 | $146,820 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $205,670U.S. $105,310 | $197,410 | 220 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,390U.S. $95,780 | $128,740 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,100U.S. $35,680 | $46,440 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,220U.S. $41,590 | $48,260 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,970U.S. $43,380 | $52,980 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,750U.S. $46,570 | $51,940 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,020U.S. $58,170 | $76,260 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,570U.S. $52,230 | $85,720 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,810U.S. $40,960 | $54,740 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,460U.S. $58,340 | $130,800 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,010U.S. $50,620 | $60,670 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,390U.S. $43,530 | $49,350 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,570U.S. $40,450 | $59,440 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $142,400U.S. $124,720 | $145,630 | 200 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| ArbitratorSOC 23-1022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,150U.S. $75,530 | $116,550 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,190U.S. $77,270 | $153,870 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 200 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,800U.S. $36,300 | $49,700 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,970U.S. $48,690 | $61,190 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,450U.S. $41,640 | $51,730 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,020U.S. $48,540 | $59,030 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,420U.S. $61,960 | $103,380 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $212,630U.S. $134,040 | $209,470 | 190 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,710U.S. $59,090 | $85,710 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,730U.S. $82,890 | $156,430 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,540U.S. $69,460 | $142,860 | 180 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,320U.S. $64,550 | $80,480 | 180 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,360U.S. $52,800 | $63,740 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,090U.S. $39,460 | $60,920 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,360U.S. $63,520 | $88,560 | 170 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,810U.S. $93,750 | $139,970 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $189,790U.S. $101,370 | $180,970 | 170 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,650U.S. $38,210 | $58,100 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All OtherSOC 49-9069 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,310U.S. $68,990 | $98,950 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,180U.S. $42,290 | $50,790 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,610U.S. $46,340 | $59,910 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,000U.S. $420,860 | $214,180 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,630U.S. $77,970 | $127,650 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,430U.S. $45,950 | $63,240 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,620U.S. $42,770 | $51,580 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $161,180U.S. $93,330 | $163,310 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,440U.S. $93,250 | $169,190 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,310U.S. $48,420 | $58,030 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,410U.S. $57,550 | $74,080 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,200U.S. $78,850 | $124,130 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $204,350U.S. $160,300 | $230,250 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,250U.S. $35,100 | $44,050 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,670 | not published | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,480U.S. $48,150 | $98,850 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,210U.S. $56,550 | $75,580 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,370U.S. $62,640 | $88,020 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,300U.S. $40,130 | $46,080 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,820U.S. $48,030 | $62,530 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,770U.S. $109,530 | $130,570 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.7% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $170,070U.S. $76,590 | $188,890 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,530U.S. $80,260 | $133,360 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,290U.S. $81,110 | $97,360 | 130 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,690U.S. $59,320 | $82,200 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,560U.S. $64,050 | $90,660 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-9151 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,400U.S. $40,610 | $58,940 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $82,890 | not published | 120 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Genetic CounselorSOC 29-9092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $177,990U.S. $100,040 | $159,680 | 120 | Master's degree | +10.4% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,540U.S. $45,660 | $75,730 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,850U.S. $60,190 | $78,770 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,680U.S. $44,810 | $52,850 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,980U.S. $42,660 | $50,770 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,080U.S. $92,100 | $107,210 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,810U.S. $42,420 | $50,980 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| SociologistSOC 19-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,770U.S. $106,030 | $131,480 | 110 | Master's degree | +3.8% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,400U.S. $54,560 | $68,530 | 110 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| StonemasonsSOC 47-2022 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,790U.S. $57,390 | $75,780 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,780U.S. $61,770 | $74,050 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $162,160U.S. $83,820 | $176,390 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| ChoreographerSOC 27-2032 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,430U.S. $55,310 | $101,000 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,120U.S. $77,930 | $128,890 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,930U.S. $65,160 | $78,420 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,420U.S. $46,340 | $56,540 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,490U.S. $63,820 | $68,420 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,390U.S. $37,580 | $43,210 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,420U.S. $48,580 | $60,360 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- San Francisco, CA
- BLS source geography
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 41860
- 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 Francisco, CA?
In the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 41860), BLS OEWS counted 2,373,920 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $74,260 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($374,680), Physicians, All Other ($294,360), CEO ($288,690).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41860), which includes San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not San Francisco 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 41860). 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 in san francisco”, “best jobs in san francisco”, “high paying jobs san francisco” (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).