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Highest paying jobs in California after tax
Of the jobs with an exact median in California, ophthalmologist pays most: $400,150 a year, and a single filer keeps about $239,793 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our California paycheck calculator.
Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in California?
| Rank | Job | Median pay | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ophthalmologist | $400,150 | $239,793 |
| 2 | Neurologist | $357,080 | $217,476 |
| 3 | Airline Pilot | $353,900 | $215,821 |
| 4 | Psychiatrist | $353,500 | $215,613 |
| 5 | Internal Medicine Physician | $313,890 | $194,996 |
| 6 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,240 | $188,411 |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetist | $292,410 | $183,815 |
| 8 | Other Physician | $281,590 | $178,183 |
| 9 | Radiologist | $270,560 | $172,389 |
| 10 | Orthopedic Surgeon | $253,430 | $162,959 |
| 11 | Family Medicine Physician | $252,010 | $162,178 |
| 12 | Other Dental Specialist | $230,730 | $150,463 |
| 13 | Chief Executive | $218,600 | $143,785 |
| 14 | IT Manager | $218,290 | $143,615 |
| 15 | General Pediatrician | $214,140 | $141,031 |
| 16 | Engineering Manager | $210,280 | $138,598 |
| 17 | Natural Sciences Manager | $210,230 | $138,566 |
| 18 | Physicist | $207,490 | $136,839 |
| 19 | Nurse Midwive | $203,840 | $134,537 |
| 20 | Podiatrist | $201,300 | $132,936 |
| 21 | Lawyer | $195,080 | $128,970 |
| 22 | Marketing Manager | $193,620 | $128,036 |
| 23 | Pathologist | $186,300 | $123,355 |
| 24 | Cardiologist | $185,610 | $122,914 |
| 25 | Computer Hardware Engineer | $185,180 | $122,639 |
What does every job pay in California?
796 jobs.
| Job | Median pay | Take-home | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologist | $400,150 | $239,793 | 820 |
| Neurologist | $357,080 | $217,476 | 1,090 |
| Airline Pilot | $353,900 | $215,821 | 10,670 |
| Psychiatrist | $353,500 | $215,613 | 5,420 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $313,890 | $194,996 | 6,370 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,240 | $188,411 | 1,610 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $292,410 | $183,815 | 2,230 |
| Other Physician | $281,590 | $178,183 | 25,530 |
| Radiologist | $270,560 | $172,389 | 690 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $253,430 | $162,959 | – |
| Family Medicine Physician | $252,010 | $162,178 | – |
| Other Dental Specialist | $230,730 | $150,463 | 340 |
| Chief Executive | $218,600 | $143,785 | 34,700 |
| IT Manager | $218,290 | $143,615 | 94,720 |
| General Pediatrician | $214,140 | $141,031 | 6,680 |
| Engineering Manager | $210,280 | $138,598 | 29,630 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $210,230 | $138,566 | 14,950 |
| Physicist | $207,490 | $136,839 | 5,930 |
| Nurse Midwive | $203,840 | $134,537 | 870 |
| Podiatrist | $201,300 | $132,936 | 1,000 |
| Lawyer | $195,080 | $128,970 | 95,770 |
| Marketing Manager | $193,620 | $128,036 | 54,660 |
| Pathologist | $186,300 | $123,355 | 1,790 |
| Cardiologist | $185,610 | $122,914 | 630 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $185,180 | $122,639 | 19,820 |
| Financial Manager | $180,770 | $120,050 | 93,310 |
| Other Mathematical Scientist | $180,500 | $119,894 | 120 |
| Materials Scientist | $177,030 | $117,890 | 1,030 |
| Other Manager | $174,560 | $116,464 | 99,580 |
| Software Developer | $174,410 | $116,377 | 284,390 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $172,400 | $115,216 | 1,070 |
| Database Architect | $170,160 | $113,923 | 6,210 |
| Human Resources Manager | $170,080 | $113,876 | 27,450 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $168,520 | $112,975 | 25,120 |
| Public Relations Manager | $167,980 | $112,664 | 9,400 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,230 | $112,230 | 3,080 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $166,730 | $111,942 | 2,970 |
| Radiation Therapist | $166,450 | $111,780 | 1,720 |
| General Dentist | $165,950 | $111,491 | 16,770 |
| Physician Assistant | $165,650 | $111,318 | 13,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $165,590 | $111,283 | 4,900 |
| Health Specialties Professor | $165,110 | $111,006 | 17,350 |
| Pharmacist | $164,610 | $110,717 | 34,030 |
| Police Supervisor | $163,960 | $110,342 | 13,200 |
| Veterinarian | $163,920 | $110,319 | 9,170 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $162,380 | $109,430 | 1,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $160,520 | $108,355 | 20,830 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $160,080 | $108,101 | 2,290 |
| K-12 Education Administrator | $159,950 | $108,026 | 31,370 |
| Purchasing Manager | $159,830 | $107,957 | 7,470 |
| Computer Research Scientist | $159,100 | $107,535 | 8,440 |
| Computer Network Architect | $158,870 | $107,403 | 14,870 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $158,130 | $106,975 | 520 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $157,620 | $106,681 | 9,170 |
| Other Psychologist | $157,540 | $106,634 | 1,600 |
| Training and Development Manager | $156,260 | $105,895 | 6,680 |
| Geography Professor | $146,040 | $99,993 | 280 |
| Electrical Engineer | $144,040 | $98,838 | 24,230 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $143,590 | $98,578 | 1,060 |
| Data Scientist | $141,590 | $97,423 | 39,310 |
| Health Services Manager | $141,480 | $97,360 | 75,090 |
| Elevator Installer and Repairer | $141,180 | $97,187 | 1,910 |
| Theatrical Makeup Artist | $140,870 | $97,008 | 830 |
| Medical Dosimetrist | $140,380 | $96,725 | 240 |
| Registered Nurse | $140,270 | $96,661 | 338,940 |
| Criminal Justice Professor | $139,720 | $96,343 | 1,460 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $139,580 | $96,263 | 3,240 |
| Physics Professor | $139,420 | $96,170 | 1,130 |
| Sales Engineer | $139,160 | $96,020 | 6,310 |
| Information Security Analyst | $138,570 | $95,679 | 15,570 |
| Art Director | $137,780 | $95,223 | 12,430 |
| Genetic Counselor | $137,650 | $95,148 | 440 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $137,570 | $95,102 | 670 |
| Economics Professor | $137,360 | $94,981 | 770 |
| Engineering Professor | $137,280 | $94,934 | 2,720 |
| Medical Scientist | $136,990 | $94,767 | 29,830 |
| Optometrist | $136,300 | $94,368 | 6,890 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $136,110 | $94,259 | 27,090 |
| Statistician | $135,960 | $94,172 | 2,480 |
| Fundraising Manager | $135,870 | $94,120 | 5,430 |
| Communications Professor | $135,000 | $93,618 | 3,140 |
| Sales Manager | $134,910 | $93,566 | 112,440 |
| Other Computer Occupation | $134,440 | $93,294 | 80,150 |
| Earth and Space Sciences Professor | $133,230 | $92,595 | 1,410 |
| Construction Manager | $133,160 | $92,555 | 34,750 |
| Chemistry Professor | $132,960 | $92,440 | 1,650 |
| Other Social Sciences Professor | $132,920 | $92,416 | 2,760 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $132,620 | $92,243 | 25,130 |
| Other Surgeon | $131,990 | $91,879 | – |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $131,540 | $91,619 | 2,470 |
| Correctional Officer Supervisor | $131,210 | $91,429 | 4,550 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $130,900 | $91,250 | 30,530 |
| Other Engineer | $130,850 | $91,221 | 28,610 |
| Mathematical Science Professor | $130,680 | $91,123 | 3,810 |
| Other Physical Scientist | $130,610 | $91,082 | 2,320 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $130,540 | $91,042 | 7,410 |
| Actuary | $130,510 | $91,025 | 1,280 |
| English Professor | $130,490 | $91,013 | 5,460 |
| Environmental Engineer | $130,410 | $90,967 | 4,550 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $130,330 | $90,921 | 32,200 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $130,220 | $90,857 | 800 |
| Emergency Management Director | $129,910 | $90,678 | 1,170 |
| Producer and Director | $129,790 | $90,609 | 34,110 |
| Biological Science Professor | $129,150 | $90,239 | 3,610 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $129,110 | $90,216 | 5,740 |
| Power Line Installer | $129,040 | $90,176 | 8,930 |
| Software QA Analyst and Tester | $128,740 | $90,002 | 27,710 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $128,530 | $89,881 | 10,110 |
| Business Professor | $128,470 | $89,847 | 5,290 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,470 | $89,847 | 3,020 |
| Anthropology Professor | $128,370 | $89,789 | 630 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $128,310 | $89,754 | 2,750 |
| Computer Science Professor | $128,210 | $89,696 | 2,480 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor | $127,780 | $89,448 | 1,950 |
| School Psychologist | $127,780 | $89,448 | 8,340 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,720 | $89,413 | 59,060 |
| Sociology Professor | $127,680 | $89,390 | 810 |
| Firefighting Supervisor | $127,630 | $89,361 | 8,170 |
| History Professor | $127,170 | $89,096 | 1,450 |
| Mathematician | $126,710 | $88,830 | 250 |
| Sociologist | $125,770 | $88,287 | 590 |
| Library Science Professor | $125,640 | $88,212 | 310 |
| Other Treating Practitioner | $125,550 | $88,160 | 1,600 |
| College Administrator | $125,460 | $88,108 | 14,870 |
| Dental Hygienist | $124,930 | $87,802 | 24,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $124,920 | $87,796 | 510 |
| Political Science Professor | $124,890 | $87,779 | 1,060 |
| Detective | $124,840 | $87,750 | 12,610 |
| Industrial Engineer | $124,600 | $87,612 | 32,680 |
| Occupational Therapist | $124,510 | $87,560 | 13,810 |
| General and Operations Manager | $124,390 | $87,490 | 300,840 |
| Technical Sales Representative | $124,220 | $87,392 | 27,590 |
| Physical Therapist | $124,190 | $87,375 | 26,580 |
| MRI Technologist | $124,000 | $87,265 | 3,570 |
| Transportation and Distribution Manager | $123,780 | $87,138 | 30,540 |
| Astronomer | $123,540 | $86,999 | 110 |
| Civil Engineer | $122,500 | $86,399 | 55,180 |
| Hydrologist | $122,110 | $86,174 | 540 |
| Powerhouse and Substation Repairer | $121,520 | $85,827 | 1,680 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $121,260 | $85,672 | 20,900 |
| Project Management Specialist | $120,910 | $85,463 | 114,380 |
| Mechanical Insulation Worker | $119,690 | $84,734 | 1,310 |
| Web Developer | $119,570 | $84,662 | 7,320 |
| Law Professor | $119,540 | $84,644 | 7,800 |
| Economist | $119,410 | $84,567 | 860 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $118,970 | $84,304 | 16,930 |
| Police Officer | $118,880 | $84,250 | 65,940 |
| Facilities Manager | $118,620 | $84,095 | 20,550 |
| Boilermaker | $118,150 | $83,814 | 720 |
| Computer Programmer | $116,760 | $82,983 | 11,340 |
| Court Reporter | $116,020 | $82,541 | 1,400 |
| Clinical Psychologist | $116,000 | $82,529 | 12,840 |
| Audiologist | $114,910 | $81,878 | 1,740 |
| Geographer | $114,460 | $81,609 | 80 |
| Other Biological Scientist | $113,530 | $81,053 | 11,880 |
| Database Administrator | $113,060 | $80,772 | 7,240 |
| Education Professor | $111,850 | $80,050 | 3,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $110,760 | $79,398 | 1,480 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $110,700 | $79,362 | 250 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $110,340 | $79,147 | 480 |
| Ship Captain and Mate | $110,090 | $78,998 | 2,420 |
| Watch and Clock Repairer | $110,050 | $78,974 | – |
| Agricultural Sciences Professor | $109,930 | $78,902 | 400 |
| Transit and Railroad Police | $109,650 | $78,735 | 100 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $109,610 | $78,711 | 7,460 |
| Farmer and Rancher | $109,140 | $78,430 | 1,650 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $109,110 | $78,412 | 45,380 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $108,890 | $78,281 | 41,240 |
| Architect | $108,540 | $78,072 | 13,270 |
| Microbiologist | $108,530 | $78,066 | 2,600 |
| Environmental Science Professor | $108,290 | $77,922 | 300 |
| Psychology Professor | $107,340 | $77,355 | 4,410 |
| Forester | $107,120 | $77,223 | 820 |
| Camera Operator | $106,900 | $77,092 | 4,700 |
| Environmental Scientist | $106,510 | $76,859 | 12,490 |
| Geoscientist | $106,500 | $76,853 | 3,350 |
| Network and Systems Administrator | $106,440 | $76,817 | 26,170 |
| Financial Examiner | $106,000 | $76,554 | 4,200 |
| Philosophy and Religion Professor | $105,820 | $76,447 | 1,850 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $105,810 | $76,441 | 8,830 |
| Surveyor | $105,330 | $76,154 | 4,520 |
| Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor | $105,220 | $76,088 | 770 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,210 | $76,082 | 2,610 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $105,030 | $75,975 | 2,690 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $104,820 | $75,849 | 18,650 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 | $75,359 | 5,280 |
| Probation Officer | $103,640 | $75,144 | 13,900 |
| Architecture Professor | $103,520 | $75,072 | 530 |
| Refinery Operator | $103,250 | $74,911 | 3,360 |
| Other Special Education Teacher | $103,050 | $74,792 | 8,920 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist | $102,840 | $74,666 | 16,230 |
| Other Life Scientist | $102,830 | $74,660 | 860 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $102,780 | $74,630 | 1,450 |
| Other Media Worker | $102,630 | $74,541 | 9,940 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $102,100 | $74,224 | 2,800 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,100 | $74,224 | 10,620 |
| Adult Education and ESL Instructor | $102,030 | $74,182 | 1,660 |
| Commercial Diver | $101,540 | $73,889 | 310 |
| Middle School Special Education Teacher | $101,530 | $73,883 | 4,860 |
| Management Analyst | $101,460 | $73,841 | 137,280 |
| High School Teacher | $101,370 | $73,788 | 99,230 |
| Construction Inspector | $101,290 | $73,740 | 13,420 |
| Postmaster and Mail Superintendent | $101,150 | $73,656 | 800 |
| High School Special Education Teacher | $101,060 | $73,602 | 12,100 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,770 | $73,429 | 5,300 |
| Other Professor | $100,690 | $73,381 | 37,770 |
| Craft Artist | $100,540 | $73,292 | 170 |
| Control and Valve Installer | $100,260 | $73,124 | 4,310 |
| Fish and Game Warden | $100,090 | $73,023 | 330 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $99,860 | $72,885 | 2,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,650 | $72,760 | 155,160 |
| Other Education Administrator | $99,650 | $72,760 | 11,480 |
| Budget Analyst | $99,520 | $72,682 | 4,160 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Professor | $99,410 | $72,617 | 9,820 |
| Nuclear Technician | $99,270 | $72,533 | – |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $99,230 | $72,509 | 1,350 |
| Gambling Manager | $99,230 | $72,509 | 620 |
| Aerospace Engineering Technician | $99,000 | $72,372 | 1,560 |
| Middle School Teacher | $98,950 | $72,342 | 37,300 |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $98,850 | $72,282 | 8,720 |
| Farm and Home Management Educator | $98,770 | $72,234 | 40 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,530 | $72,091 | 2,210 |
| Landscape Architect | $98,380 | $72,001 | 2,310 |
| Recreational Therapist | $98,170 | $71,876 | 1,920 |
| Talent and Sports Agent | $98,110 | $71,840 | 4,860 |
| Editor | $98,030 | $71,792 | 14,830 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $97,980 | $71,762 | 8,810 |
| Other Social Scientist | $97,900 | $71,714 | 2,970 |
| Chemist | $97,860 | $71,690 | 9,820 |
| Credit Analyst | $97,860 | $71,690 | 5,260 |
| Arbitrator and Mediator | $97,680 | $71,583 | – |
| Construction Supervisor | $97,680 | $71,583 | 71,750 |
| Ship Engineer | $97,660 | $71,571 | 610 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Professor | $97,620 | $71,547 | 380 |
| Historian | $97,420 | $71,428 | 210 |
| Forest Fire Inspector | $97,370 | $71,398 | 480 |
| Elementary Special Education Teacher | $97,170 | $71,278 | 23,280 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $97,050 | $71,207 | 175,360 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $97,010 | $71,183 | 20,950 |
| Compliance Officer | $96,980 | $71,165 | 49,880 |
| Correctional Officer | $96,370 | $70,800 | 37,860 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $95,320 | $70,173 | 6,580 |
| Market Research Analyst | $94,700 | $69,802 | 119,070 |
| Lighting Technician | $94,070 | $69,426 | 2,950 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,950 | $69,354 | 2,210 |
| Maintenance and Repair Supervisor | $93,660 | $69,181 | 51,670 |
| Music Director and Composer | $93,090 | $68,840 | 2,510 |
| Metal and Plastic Model Maker | $92,960 | $68,763 | 260 |
| Logistician | $92,890 | $68,721 | 32,940 |
| Other Protective Service Supervisor | $92,690 | $68,601 | 2,330 |
| Avionics Technician | $92,480 | $68,476 | 1,220 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $91,930 | $68,147 | 1,440 |
| Orthotist and Prosthetist | $91,820 | $68,082 | 1,050 |
| Claims Adjuster and Examiner | $91,790 | $68,064 | 24,290 |
| Compensation and Benefits Specialist | $91,410 | $67,837 | 13,430 |
| Musician and Singer | $91,166 | $67,691 | 6,840 |
| Health Information Technologist | $90,750 | $67,442 | 2,920 |
| Stationary Engineer | $90,650 | $67,383 | 5,840 |
| Librarian | $89,790 | $66,869 | 10,180 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $89,660 | $66,791 | 17,690 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 | $66,403 | 930 |
| Executive Assistant | $89,000 | $66,397 | 59,640 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $88,900 | $66,337 | 6,380 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,490 | $66,092 | 8,110 |
| Other Business Operations Specialist | $87,570 | $65,542 | 155,000 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $87,550 | $65,530 | 780 |
| Other Teacher | $87,460 | $65,476 | 31,010 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician | $87,390 | $65,435 | 3,660 |
| Construction Equipment Operator | $87,160 | $65,297 | 36,020 |
| Industrial Electronics Repairer | $87,080 | $65,249 | 5,830 |
| School and Career Counselor | $86,500 | $64,903 | 45,140 |
| Writer and Author | $86,480 | $64,891 | 8,390 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $86,100 | $64,664 | 12,590 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | $86,090 | $64,658 | 13,450 |
| Other Legal Support Worker | $85,830 | $64,503 | – |
| Rigger | $85,730 | $64,443 | 2,260 |
| Farm Labor Contractor | $85,710 | $64,431 | – |
| Cost Estimator | $85,460 | $64,281 | 26,020 |
| Firefighter | $85,120 | $64,078 | 31,470 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $85,030 | $64,025 | 32,710 |
| Transportation Electronics Repairer | $84,820 | $63,899 | 1,480 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $84,670 | $63,809 | 390 |
| Survey Researcher | $83,520 | $63,122 | 1,180 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $83,500 | $63,110 | 104,000 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | $83,490 | $63,104 | 7,250 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $83,210 | $62,937 | 33,510 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $83,130 | $62,889 | 1,400 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $83,110 | $62,877 | 9,400 |
| Transportation Inspector | $83,000 | $62,812 | 1,790 |
| Buyer and Purchasing Agent | $82,720 | $62,644 | 48,010 |
| Statistical Assistant | $82,580 | $62,561 | 110 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,550 | $62,543 | 7,430 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $82,510 | $62,519 | 3,640 |
| Funeral Home Manager | $82,370 | $62,435 | 760 |
| Flight Attendant | $82,170 | $62,316 | 15,840 |
| CNC Programmer | $82,090 | $62,268 | 2,990 |
| Nursing Professor | $81,960 | $62,190 | 5,610 |
| Loan Officer | $81,770 | $62,077 | 25,790 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,770 | $62,077 | 3,840 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $81,770 | $62,077 | 11,630 |
| Other Therapist | $81,760 | $62,071 | 840 |
| Electro-Mechanical Technician | $81,550 | $61,945 | 1,850 |
| Social Work Professor | $81,500 | $61,915 | 230 |
| Surgical Technologist | $81,310 | $61,802 | 11,920 |
| Non-Retail Sales Supervisor | $81,140 | $61,700 | 19,600 |
| Services Sales Representative | $80,850 | $61,524 | 156,110 |
| Other Financial Specialist | $80,810 | $61,499 | 14,290 |
| High School Vocational Teacher | $80,620 | $61,383 | 3,260 |
| Other Engineering Technician | $80,480 | $61,298 | 7,330 |
| Real Estate Broker | $80,450 | $61,280 | 8,430 |
| Blaster and Explosives Worker | $80,370 | $61,231 | 220 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $80,360 | $61,225 | 9,620 |
| Interior Designer | $80,230 | $61,145 | 8,500 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,120 | $61,078 | 8,520 |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | $80,060 | $61,042 | 990 |
| Other Precision Instrument Repairer | $80,060 | $61,042 | 1,460 |
| Conservation Scientist | $79,810 | $60,889 | 2,110 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,750 | $60,852 | 82,850 |
| Financial Services Sales Agent | $79,730 | $60,840 | 55,860 |
| Fundraiser | $79,710 | $60,828 | 12,860 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $79,570 | $60,742 | 2,130 |
| IT Support Specialist | $79,570 | $60,742 | 74,490 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $79,550 | $60,730 | 7,000 |
| Other Communications Equipment Operator | $79,450 | $60,669 | 450 |
| Network Support Specialist | $79,190 | $60,510 | 13,620 |
| Traffic Technician | $79,110 | $60,462 | 1,250 |
| Industrial Engineering Technician | $79,070 | $60,437 | 5,710 |
| Professional Athlete | $79,040 | $60,419 | 830 |
| Utilities Meter Reader | $79,040 | $60,419 | 810 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $79,030 | $60,413 | 1,800 |
| Calibration Technician | $79,010 | $60,400 | 1,250 |
| Mental Health Social Worker | $79,000 | $60,394 | 19,860 |
| Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser | $78,930 | $60,352 | 550 |
| Curator | $78,740 | $60,236 | 1,140 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $78,680 | $60,199 | 900 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $78,550 | $60,120 | 20,080 |
| Athletic Trainer | $78,490 | $60,083 | 1,760 |
| Other Science Technician | $78,350 | $59,998 | 10,090 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $78,310 | $59,973 | 2,730 |
| Food Service Manager | $78,260 | $59,943 | 33,180 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $78,170 | $59,888 | 5,570 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $78,150 | $59,875 | 4,060 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | $78,110 | $59,851 | 3,340 |
| Other Plant and System Operator | $78,020 | $59,796 | 1,560 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $77,960 | $59,759 | 4,740 |
| Millwright | $77,950 | $59,753 | 2,230 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technician | $77,910 | $59,729 | 400 |
| Other Personal Service Manager | $77,840 | $59,686 | 2,010 |
| Clergy | $77,710 | $59,607 | 7,110 |
| Office Supervisor | $77,590 | $59,534 | 149,230 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $77,390 | $59,411 | 47,130 |
| Refractory Materials Repairer | $77,220 | $59,308 | – |
| Locomotive Engineer | $77,070 | $59,216 | 1,570 |
| Property and Real Estate Manager | $77,030 | $59,192 | 50,040 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $77,030 | $59,192 | 1,790 |
| Lodging Manager | $76,950 | $59,143 | 5,070 |
| Production Supervisor | $76,840 | $59,076 | 48,550 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $76,630 | $58,947 | 14,040 |
| Vocational Instructor | $76,630 | $58,947 | 11,040 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $76,590 | $58,923 | 8,390 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $76,520 | $58,880 | 11,400 |
| Wholesale Sales Representative | $76,490 | $58,862 | 134,800 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $76,370 | $58,789 | 7,110 |
| Pipelayer | $76,180 | $58,673 | 1,420 |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $58,661 | 73,310 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $76,120 | $58,636 | 41,160 |
| Clinical Lab Technologist | $76,010 | $58,569 | 29,210 |
| Carpenter | $75,920 | $58,514 | 100,750 |
| Other Healthcare Technical Worker | $75,800 | $58,441 | 4,180 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $75,790 | $58,435 | 46,530 |
| Acupuncturist | $75,530 | $58,276 | 2,520 |
| Chiropractor | $75,470 | $58,239 | 2,760 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,130 | $58,032 | 27,390 |
| Choreographer | $75,000 | $57,952 | 410 |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | $74,840 | $57,855 | 190 |
| Paramedic | $74,590 | $57,702 | 5,190 |
| Surface Mining Machine Operator | $74,500 | $57,647 | 790 |
| Metal and Plastic Layout Worker | $74,490 | $57,641 | 480 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $74,400 | $57,586 | 26,830 |
| Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent | $74,110 | $57,409 | 8,610 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $73,950 | $57,311 | 20,940 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $73,610 | $57,104 | 5,410 |
| Taper | $73,460 | $57,012 | 4,540 |
| Other Drafter | $73,390 | $56,969 | 1,750 |
| Plumber | $72,830 | $56,628 | 47,660 |
| Broadcast Technician | $72,800 | $56,609 | 2,340 |
| HVAC Technician | $72,560 | $56,463 | 35,130 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $72,450 | $56,396 | 6,080 |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $72,390 | $56,359 | 80 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $72,240 | $56,267 | 2,060 |
| Costume Attendant | $72,030 | $56,139 | 1,620 |
| Desktop Publisher | $71,930 | $56,078 | 320 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Installer | $71,570 | $55,858 | 8,180 |
| Biological Technician | $71,440 | $55,779 | 9,210 |
| Rail-Track Equipment Operator | $71,170 | $55,614 | 770 |
| Event Planner | $71,120 | $55,584 | 20,650 |
| Hydrologic Technician | $70,790 | $55,382 | 300 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $70,770 | $55,370 | 5,560 |
| Archivist | $70,530 | $55,223 | 1,160 |
| Tax Preparer | $70,030 | $54,918 | 10,270 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $69,950 | $54,869 | 1,500 |
| Geological Technician | $69,410 | $54,540 | 480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $69,050 | $54,320 | 3,820 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader | $68,600 | $54,045 | 110 |
| Rail Car Repairer | $68,370 | $53,905 | 700 |
| RV Service Technician | $68,240 | $53,825 | 1,070 |
| Gambling Services Supervisor | $68,010 | $53,685 | 3,010 |
| Machinery Maintenance Worker | $67,840 | $53,581 | 4,130 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $67,300 | $53,252 | 34,970 |
| Title Examiner | $67,230 | $53,209 | – |
| Rail Yard Engineer | $67,160 | $53,166 | 190 |
| Transit and Intercity Bus Driver | $67,130 | $53,148 | 24,380 |
| Credit Counselor | $67,120 | $53,142 | 2,160 |
| Preschool and Daycare Administrator | $67,100 | $53,129 | 9,810 |
| Earth Driller | $66,910 | $53,013 | 1,630 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $66,860 | $52,983 | 14,050 |
| Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer | $66,040 | $52,436 | 810 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $65,880 | $52,323 | 27,280 |
| Transportation Supervisor | $65,550 | $52,088 | 67,920 |
| Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator | $65,520 | $52,067 | 460 |
| Other Designer | $65,420 | $51,996 | 3,110 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $65,340 | $51,938 | 20,590 |
| Child and Family Social Worker | $65,200 | $51,836 | 60,310 |
| Auto Mechanic | $64,980 | $51,675 | 65,420 |
| Refuse and Recycling Collector | $64,890 | $51,609 | 13,930 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $64,620 | $51,412 | 9,280 |
| Other Media Equipment Worker | $64,550 | $51,361 | 3,890 |
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,500 | $51,324 | 31,670 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $64,430 | $51,273 | 160 |
| Other Education Worker | $64,100 | $51,032 | 39,440 |
| Glazier | $64,040 | $50,988 | 7,020 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $63,650 | $50,703 | 6,410 |
| Aircraft Assembler | $63,640 | $50,696 | 2,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $63,610 | $50,674 | 12,520 |
| Roofer | $63,600 | $50,667 | 21,190 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $63,520 | $50,608 | 30,960 |
| Court and Municipal Clerk | $63,320 | $50,462 | 12,460 |
| Landscaping Supervisor | $63,270 | $50,426 | 14,850 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $63,110 | $50,309 | 2,390 |
| Other Social Worker | $63,010 | $50,236 | 6,430 |
| Production and Planning Clerk | $63,000 | $50,228 | 56,080 |
| Legal Secretary | $62,860 | $50,126 | 27,470 |
| Radio and Cell Tower Installer | $62,840 | $50,112 | 1,030 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operator | $62,790 | $50,075 | 940 |
| Paperhanger | $62,790 | $50,075 | 130 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $62,700 | $50,009 | 28,700 |
| Animal Control Worker | $62,630 | $49,958 | 1,210 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $62,600 | $49,936 | 1,660 |
| Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator | $62,580 | $49,922 | 2,820 |
| Tree Trimmer and Pruner | $62,550 | $49,900 | 9,610 |
| Surgical Assistant | $62,540 | $49,892 | 1,210 |
| Exercise Physiologist | $62,440 | $49,819 | 640 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installer | $62,390 | $49,783 | 2,590 |
| Motorboat Mechanic | $62,330 | $49,739 | 1,230 |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $62,280 | $49,702 | 1,710 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $62,090 | $49,564 | 32,320 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $61,940 | $49,454 | 950 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $61,810 | $49,359 | 18,700 |
| Forestry Professor | $61,730 | $49,301 | 110 |
| Quarry Rock Splitter | $61,620 | $49,220 | 290 |
| Religious Education Director | $61,570 | $49,184 | 3,200 |
| Museum Technician and Conservator | $61,550 | $49,169 | 1,610 |
| Housekeeping Supervisor | $61,470 | $49,111 | 18,060 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $61,370 | $49,038 | 8,720 |
| Occupational Safety Technician | $61,360 | $49,030 | 2,650 |
| Private Detective and Investigator | $61,250 | $48,950 | 4,190 |
| Environmental Science Technician | $61,220 | $48,928 | 6,010 |
| Floor Layer | $61,210 | $48,921 | 4,330 |
| School Bus Driver | $61,040 | $48,797 | 16,600 |
| Locksmith and Safe Repairer | $61,010 | $48,775 | 2,060 |
| Stonemason | $60,930 | $48,716 | 1,250 |
| Miscellaneous Construction Worker | $60,890 | $48,687 | 2,560 |
| Jeweler | $60,790 | $48,614 | 2,300 |
| Veterinary Technician | $60,630 | $48,497 | 11,310 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $60,600 | $48,475 | 6,830 |
| Other Artist and Related Worker | $60,540 | $48,431 | 740 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $60,530 | $48,424 | 1,490 |
| Other Health Technician | $60,390 | $48,322 | 26,540 |
| Other Rail Transportation Worker | $60,360 | $48,300 | 230 |
| Agricultural Technician | $60,320 | $48,271 | 2,420 |
| Substitute Teacher | $60,300 | $48,256 | 115,660 |
| Construction Laborer | $60,270 | $48,234 | 88,240 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $60,250 | $48,220 | 5,300 |
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,230 | $48,205 | 205,090 |
| Lathe Operator | $60,180 | $48,168 | 2,600 |
| Embalmer | $60,060 | $48,081 | 520 |
| Environmental Engineering Technician | $60,010 | $48,044 | 2,060 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $59,940 | $47,993 | 6,780 |
| Camera Equipment Repairer | $59,770 | $47,869 | – |
| Faller | $59,590 | $47,737 | 260 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $59,580 | $47,730 | 8,150 |
| Mechanical Door Repairer | $59,560 | $47,716 | 2,680 |
| Preschool Special Education Teacher | $59,550 | $47,708 | 2,510 |
| Chemical Technician | $59,510 | $47,679 | 6,800 |
| Postal Mail Sorter | $59,490 | $47,664 | 10,090 |
| Mobile Home Installer | $59,450 | $47,635 | – |
| Animal Breeder | $59,280 | $47,511 | 410 |
| Forging Machine Operator | $59,250 | $47,489 | 750 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $59,250 | $47,489 | 75,610 |
| Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk | $59,230 | $47,474 | 151,870 |
| Milling Machine Operator | $59,050 | $47,343 | 1,960 |
| Construction Painter | $59,020 | $47,321 | 38,430 |
| Tile and Stone Setter | $58,880 | $47,219 | 8,250 |
| Other Social Service Specialist | $58,770 | $47,138 | 16,250 |
| Railroad Brake and Signal Operator | $58,770 | $47,138 | 1,340 |
| Other Information and Record Clerk | $58,680 | $47,073 | 18,010 |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $58,480 | $46,927 | 2,760 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operator | $58,310 | $46,802 | 280 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator | $58,300 | $46,795 | 5,670 |
| Computer and Office Machine Repairer | $58,280 | $46,780 | 7,250 |
| Fine Artist | $58,240 | $46,751 | 2,560 |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $58,120 | $46,664 | 6,640 |
| Other Financial Clerk | $58,100 | $46,649 | 2,690 |
| Welder | $58,060 | $46,620 | 26,060 |
| Community Health Worker | $58,050 | $46,612 | 9,500 |
| Dispensing Optician | $57,990 | $46,569 | 7,840 |
| Fitness Trainer and Instructor | $57,990 | $46,569 | 43,600 |
| Bill and Account Collector | $57,930 | $46,525 | 13,880 |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $57,690 | $46,349 | 17,060 |
| Pump Operator | $57,660 | $46,328 | 1,220 |
| Human Resources Assistant | $57,590 | $46,276 | 11,490 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator | $57,590 | $46,276 | 3,420 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $57,560 | $46,255 | 17,500 |
| Proofreader and Copy Marker | $57,490 | $46,203 | 300 |
| Model | $57,400 | $46,138 | 990 |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $57,300 | $46,065 | 14,680 |
| Machinist | $57,190 | $45,984 | 18,950 |
| Telephone Operator | $57,170 | $45,970 | 230 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $57,040 | $45,875 | 1,730 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $57,000 | $45,845 | 143,060 |
| Interviewer | $56,880 | $45,758 | 22,250 |
| Insurance Claims Clerk | $56,800 | $45,699 | 23,470 |
| Log Grader and Scaler | $56,670 | $45,604 | 320 |
| CNC Machine Operator | $56,510 | $45,487 | 21,680 |
| Word Processor and Typist | $56,380 | $45,393 | 10,270 |
| Farming and Forestry Supervisor | $56,280 | $45,319 | 10,450 |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $56,260 | $45,305 | 41,290 |
| Procurement Clerk | $56,160 | $45,232 | 7,080 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $56,120 | $45,203 | 7,340 |
| Personal Service Supervisor | $56,110 | $45,195 | 9,390 |
| Fence Erector | $56,060 | $45,159 | 3,150 |
| Phlebotomist | $56,040 | $45,144 | 13,520 |
| Oil and Gas Derrick Operator | $55,480 | $44,735 | – |
| Roofer Helper | $55,470 | $44,728 | 1,200 |
| Administrative Assistant | $55,400 | $44,677 | 158,630 |
| Septic Tank Servicer | $55,220 | $44,545 | 3,130 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $55,180 | $44,516 | 1,680 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $55,110 | $44,465 | 39,860 |
| Retail Sales Supervisor | $54,870 | $44,289 | 109,180 |
| Medical Secretary | $54,490 | $44,012 | 115,050 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technician | $54,490 | $44,012 | 2,500 |
| Carpet Installer | $54,440 | $43,975 | 2,270 |
| Quality Control Inspector | $54,300 | $43,873 | 61,130 |
| Food Science Technician | $54,200 | $43,800 | 3,990 |
| Other Office Support Worker | $54,020 | $43,669 | 23,120 |
| Security Supervisor | $53,960 | $43,625 | 10,850 |
| Prepress Technician and Worker | $53,860 | $43,552 | 2,020 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | $53,790 | $43,501 | 4,730 |
| Correspondence Clerk | $53,640 | $43,391 | 240 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $53,620 | $43,376 | 2,340 |
| Recreation Supervisor | $53,620 | $43,376 | 13,620 |
| Library Technician | $53,260 | $43,113 | 7,190 |
| Other Agricultural Worker | $53,090 | $42,989 | 960 |
| Coating and Painting Machine Operator | $52,950 | $42,887 | 11,570 |
| Separating Machine Operator | $52,910 | $42,858 | 14,210 |
| Other Sales and Related Worker | $52,810 | $42,785 | 28,480 |
| Dispatcher | $52,350 | $42,449 | 23,970 |
| New Accounts Clerk | $52,100 | $42,266 | 950 |
| Electrician Helper | $52,080 | $42,251 | 3,120 |
| Credit Authorizer | $51,950 | $42,156 | 590 |
| Vending Machine Repairer | $51,870 | $42,098 | 2,810 |
| Extraction Worker Helper | $51,720 | $41,988 | 1,170 |
| Medical Appliance Technician | $51,530 | $41,850 | 1,300 |
| Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener | $51,300 | $41,682 | 620 |
| Other Maintenance and Repair Worker | $51,230 | $41,630 | 23,630 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $51,090 | $41,528 | 58,730 |
| Travel Agent | $51,030 | $41,484 | 4,760 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | $50,790 | $41,309 | 2,470 |
| Mortician and Funeral Director | $50,750 | $41,280 | 2,240 |
| Mixing Machine Operator | $50,640 | $41,199 | 5,730 |
| Crossing Guard and Flagger | $50,610 | $41,178 | 9,390 |
| Other Extraction Worker | $50,590 | $41,163 | – |
| Heat Treating Equipment Operator | $50,150 | $40,841 | 770 |
| Dental Assistant | $50,110 | $40,812 | 56,220 |
| Orderly | $49,920 | $40,673 | 4,870 |
| Carpenter Helper | $49,890 | $40,652 | 2,670 |
| Crematory Operator | $49,780 | $40,571 | 240 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,660 | $40,484 | 117,060 |
| Mason Helper | $49,590 | $40,432 | 3,600 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $49,570 | $40,418 | 60,260 |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,560 | $40,411 | 176,850 |
| Reservation and Ticket Agent | $49,420 | $40,308 | 10,580 |
| Molder, Shaper, and Caster | $49,190 | $40,140 | 3,590 |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | $49,140 | $40,104 | 19,120 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $49,140 | $40,104 | 14,100 |
| Other Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 | $40,096 | 23,590 |
| Drilling Machine Operator | $49,080 | $40,060 | 690 |
| Furniture Finisher | $49,080 | $40,060 | 1,010 |
| Animal Trainer | $49,060 | $40,045 | 2,270 |
| File Clerk | $49,040 | $40,031 | 9,520 |
| Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter | $49,030 | $40,023 | 7,360 |
| Welding Machine Operator | $48,940 | $39,958 | 2,290 |
| Oil and Gas Roustabout | $48,880 | $39,914 | 660 |
| Other Grounds Maintenance Worker | $48,870 | $39,906 | 3,710 |
| Other Counselor | $48,850 | $39,892 | 10,770 |
| Insulation Worker | $48,840 | $39,885 | 3,080 |
| Switchboard Operator | $48,840 | $39,885 | 6,680 |
| Paper Goods Machine Operator | $48,730 | $39,804 | 5,570 |
| Upholsterer | $48,580 | $39,691 | 1,640 |
| Vehicle Electronics Installer | $48,500 | $39,631 | 960 |
| General Office Clerk | $48,460 | $39,601 | 311,490 |
| Cutting and Press Machine Operator | $48,450 | $39,593 | 7,710 |
| Other Construction Helper | $48,430 | $39,578 | 2,990 |
| Electrical and Electronic Assembler | $48,080 | $39,316 | 37,660 |
| Rolling Machine Operator | $48,040 | $39,286 | 1,150 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technician | $48,030 | $39,278 | 4,650 |
| Library Assistant | $47,860 | $39,151 | 11,170 |
| Other Woodworker | $47,860 | $39,151 | 540 |
| Photographer | $47,840 | $39,136 | 7,980 |
| Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator | $47,770 | $39,083 | 89,620 |
| Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator | $47,750 | $39,068 | 850 |
| Shoe Machine Operator | $47,730 | $39,053 | 30 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler | $47,720 | $39,046 | 98,390 |
| Auto Glass Installer | $47,710 | $39,038 | 2,200 |
| Coach and Scout | $47,660 | $39,001 | 31,150 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,630 | $38,978 | 110,060 |
| Other Transportation Worker | $47,590 | $38,948 | 1,870 |
| Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner | $47,580 | $38,940 | 520 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,500 | $38,880 | 3,760 |
| Other Logging Worker | $47,490 | $38,873 | 270 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $47,410 | $38,813 | 4,480 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | $47,410 | $38,813 | 1,630 |
| Preschool Teacher | $47,400 | $38,805 | 55,700 |
| Wood Sawing Machine Operator | $47,390 | $38,798 | 3,230 |
| Other Metal and Plastic Worker | $47,380 | $38,790 | 1,970 |
| Photo Processing Worker | $47,320 | $38,745 | 740 |
| Forming and Pressing Machine Operator | $47,300 | $38,730 | 4,210 |
| Order Clerk | $47,290 | $38,723 | 12,390 |
| Metal Molding Machine Operator | $47,240 | $38,685 | 9,250 |
| Pest Control Worker | $47,190 | $38,648 | – |
| Office Machine Operator | $47,150 | $38,618 | 2,320 |
| Plumber Helper | $47,130 | $38,603 | 2,500 |
| Floral Designer | $47,040 | $38,535 | 4,080 |
| Data Entry Keyer | $47,010 | $38,513 | 14,520 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $47,010 | $38,513 | 17,840 |
| Food Service Supervisor | $46,980 | $38,490 | 130,190 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremaker | $46,930 | $38,453 | 420 |
| Teller | $46,900 | $38,430 | 25,230 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $46,810 | $38,363 | 1,170 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Operator | $46,810 | $38,363 | 3,190 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $46,800 | $38,355 | 2,300 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,790 | $38,348 | 111,950 |
| Plating Machine Operator | $46,760 | $38,325 | 5,600 |
| Residential Advisor | $46,650 | $38,243 | 8,120 |
| Locker Room Attendant | $46,560 | $38,175 | 2,620 |
| Shipping and Receiving Clerk | $46,520 | $38,145 | 88,760 |
| Teaching Assistant | $46,490 | $38,122 | 177,140 |
| Etcher and Engraver | $46,480 | $38,115 | 1,040 |
| Dietetic Technician | $46,410 | $38,062 | 6,310 |
| Institution and Cafeteria Cook | $46,390 | $38,047 | 31,660 |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $46,380 | $38,040 | 21,880 |
| Woodworking Machine Operator | $46,370 | $38,032 | 3,530 |
| Veterinary Assistant | $46,260 | $37,950 | 16,080 |
| Demonstrator and Product Promoter | $46,220 | $37,920 | 18,140 |
| Painter and Plasterer Helper | $46,220 | $37,920 | 1,990 |
| Cutting Machine Operator | $46,110 | $37,837 | 3,080 |
| Printing Press Operator | $46,110 | $37,837 | 12,320 |
| Telemarketer | $46,000 | $37,755 | 3,880 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $46,000 | $37,755 | 6,900 |
| Massage Therapist | $45,970 | $37,732 | 14,600 |
| Grinding Machine Operator | $45,890 | $37,672 | 7,800 |
| Metal Extruding Machine Operator | $45,880 | $37,665 | 3,870 |
| Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator | $45,870 | $37,657 | 2,370 |
| Weigher, Checker, and Sampler | $45,730 | $37,552 | 7,510 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $45,600 | $37,455 | 34,480 |
| Food Roasting Machine Operator | $45,600 | $37,455 | 1,630 |
| Landscaper and Groundskeeper | $45,560 | $37,424 | 106,180 |
| Other Religious Worker | $45,440 | $37,334 | 1,390 |
| Other Building Cleaning Worker | $45,430 | $37,327 | 2,590 |
| Print Binding and Finishing Worker | $45,390 | $37,297 | 1,590 |
| Dancer | $45,323 | $37,247 | 1,870 |
| Furnace and Kiln Operator | $45,300 | $37,229 | 900 |
| Fiber Extruding Machine Operator | $45,290 | $37,222 | 330 |
| Cleaning Equipment Operator | $45,150 | $37,117 | 2,450 |
| Bicycle Repairer | $45,120 | $37,094 | 1,710 |
| Tutor | $45,100 | $37,079 | 45,370 |
| Pesticide Applicator | $45,070 | $37,057 | 2,260 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $45,050 | $37,042 | 5,860 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Operator | $45,050 | $37,042 | 3,580 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $45,010 | $37,012 | 67,770 |
| Courier and Messenger | $44,970 | $36,982 | 7,240 |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,880 | $36,914 | 152,250 |
| Sports Book Writer and Runner | $44,860 | $36,899 | 1,480 |
| Tire Builder | $44,790 | $36,847 | 360 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operator | $44,740 | $36,809 | 2,010 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officer | $44,740 | $36,809 | 990 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $44,730 | $36,802 | 29,940 |
| Hand Laborer and Material Mover | $44,710 | $36,787 | 355,500 |
| Maintenance and Repair Helper | $44,670 | $36,757 | 9,050 |
| Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator | $44,530 | $36,651 | 590 |
| Umpire and Referee | $44,530 | $36,651 | 1,950 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $44,480 | $36,614 | 13,690 |
| Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker | $44,450 | $36,591 | 1,850 |
| Parts Salesperson | $44,440 | $36,584 | 26,990 |
| Mail Clerk | $44,410 | $36,561 | 4,710 |
| Tailor and Dressmaker | $44,360 | $36,524 | 2,180 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $44,290 | $36,471 | 18,700 |
| Metal Pourer and Caster | $44,150 | $36,366 | 240 |
| Receptionist and Information Clerk | $44,100 | $36,329 | 82,470 |
| Packaging Machine Operator | $44,020 | $36,269 | 43,430 |
| Production Helper | $43,970 | $36,231 | 16,730 |
| Textile Winding Machine Operator | $43,770 | $36,081 | 360 |
| Forest and Conservation Worker | $43,680 | $36,014 | 2,270 |
| Concierge | $43,560 | $35,923 | 5,150 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $43,480 | $35,863 | 330 |
| Passenger Attendant | $43,340 | $35,758 | 2,810 |
| Security Guard | $43,240 | $35,683 | 199,480 |
| Conveyor Operator | $43,150 | $35,616 | 2,460 |
| Baker | $43,120 | $35,593 | 30,020 |
| Short Order Cook | $42,930 | $35,451 | 30,740 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $42,870 | $35,406 | 310,870 |
| Other Cook | $42,860 | $35,398 | 3,990 |
| Lifeguard and Ski Patrol | $42,720 | $35,293 | 22,620 |
| Maid and Housekeeper | $42,660 | $35,248 | 103,430 |
| Hand Sewer | $42,420 | $35,068 | 110 |
| Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher | $42,330 | $35,000 | 440 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $42,280 | $34,963 | 449,840 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $42,200 | $34,903 | 8,440 |
| Freezing Equipment Operator | $42,100 | $34,828 | 310 |
| Fast Food Cook | $42,050 | $34,790 | 124,440 |
| Automotive Service Attendant | $41,770 | $34,580 | 10,190 |
| Food Batchmaker | $41,670 | $34,505 | 12,560 |
| Other Production Worker | $41,670 | $34,505 | 28,090 |
| Painting and Coating Worker | $41,600 | $34,453 | – |
| Terrazzo Worker and Finisher | $41,430 | $34,325 | – |
| Janitor | $41,090 | $34,070 | 234,240 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator | $40,440 | $33,582 | 580 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $40,380 | $33,537 | 4,830 |
| Baggage Porter and Bellhop | $40,040 | $33,282 | 2,940 |
| Childcare Worker | $40,020 | $33,267 | 52,780 |
| Other Personal Care Worker | $39,860 | $33,147 | 4,770 |
| Recreation Worker | $39,780 | $33,087 | 48,560 |
| Tire Repairer and Changer | $39,680 | $33,012 | 11,620 |
| Door-to-Door Sales Worker | $39,520 | $32,891 | 560 |
| Other Entertainment Attendant | $39,490 | $32,869 | 590 |
| Slaughterer and Meat Packer | $39,420 | $32,816 | 6,170 |
| Other Gambling Service Worker | $39,410 | $32,809 | 1,650 |
| Hotel Desk Clerk | $39,360 | $32,771 | 27,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $39,350 | $32,764 | 112,750 |
| Other Protective Service Worker | $39,330 | $32,749 | 26,360 |
| Garment Presser | $39,300 | $32,726 | 3,850 |
| Taxi Driver | $39,260 | $32,696 | 3,880 |
| Other Entertainer and Performer | $39,146 | $32,610 | 4,320 |
| Nonrestaurant Food Server | $39,010 | $32,509 | 32,430 |
| Textile Cutting Machine Operator | $38,870 | $32,404 | 750 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $38,820 | $32,366 | 7,940 |
| Skincare Specialist | $38,770 | $32,329 | 11,360 |
| Animal Caretaker | $38,700 | $32,276 | 25,710 |
| Funeral Attendant | $38,700 | $32,276 | 1,790 |
| Hairstylist and Cosmetologist | $38,660 | $32,246 | 27,080 |
| Farm and Ranch Animal Worker | $38,640 | $32,231 | 3,600 |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,440 | $32,081 | 376,460 |
| Other Material Moving Worker | $38,410 | $32,058 | 9,120 |
| Barber | $38,380 | $32,036 | 1,390 |
| School Bus Monitor | $38,360 | $32,021 | 1,260 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $38,330 | $31,998 | 7,330 |
| Other Food Processing Worker | $38,230 | $31,923 | 7,140 |
| Shoe and Leather Worker | $38,130 | $31,848 | 510 |
| Parking Attendant | $38,060 | $31,796 | 21,290 |
| Sewing Machine Operator | $37,940 | $31,706 | 13,240 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $37,920 | $31,691 | 46,030 |
| Dishwasher | $37,870 | $31,653 | 74,160 |
| Usher and Ticket Taker | $37,870 | $31,653 | 16,460 |
| Hand Cutter and Trimmer | $37,840 | $31,631 | 770 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $37,790 | $31,593 | 21,940 |
| Gambling Cage Worker | $37,650 | $31,488 | 2,020 |
| Gambling Booth Cashier | $37,350 | $31,263 | 4,360 |
| Hand Packer and Packager | $37,260 | $31,195 | 79,730 |
| Cashier | $37,100 | $31,075 | 336,110 |
| Shampooer | $37,080 | $31,060 | – |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $37,000 | $31,000 | 56,920 |
| Other Food Service Worker | $36,910 | $30,933 | 30,730 |
| Other Textile Worker | $36,740 | $30,805 | 3,590 |
| Textile Dyeing Machine Operator | $36,670 | $30,753 | 880 |
| Restaurant Host and Hostess | $36,640 | $30,730 | 41,100 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $36,630 | $30,723 | 39,210 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter | $36,570 | $30,677 | 9,270 |
| Agricultural Grader and Sorter | $36,330 | $30,497 | 5,750 |
| Bartender | $36,220 | $30,415 | 71,470 |
| Ambulance Driver and Attendant | $36,150 | $30,362 | 1,420 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,080 | $30,310 | 229,970 |
| Busser and Dining Room Attendant | $36,010 | $30,257 | 75,460 |
| Crop and Nursery Farmworker | $35,580 | $29,934 | 172,260 |
| Gambling Dealer | $35,090 | $29,567 | 15,050 |
| Motorboat Operator | $34,570 | $29,176 | 190 |
| Home Health Aide | $34,320 | $28,989 | 970,150 |
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Questions about pay in California
What is the highest-paying job in California?
Ophthalmologist, with a median of $400,150 in California (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $239,793 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax.
What is the most common job in California?
Home Health Aide: about 970,150 people in California, with a median of $34,320.
How much do you take home on the median California salary?
The median pay for all jobs in California is $58,240 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $46,751 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax.
Which job pays more in California than in the rest of the US?
Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in California, mechanical insulation worker pays furthest above its US median: $119,690 here, 105% more than the national $58,340.
Where do these figures come from?
Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in California. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.