$99,315
Avg. Median Salary
+13% vs national
2,057,060
Total Employment
$205,900
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area has salary data for 56 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $99,315,
which is 13% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Lawyers at $205,900 median annual salary,
while Home Health and Personal Care Aides has the lowest median at $34,600.
The largest employer category is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 350,610 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Lawyers | $205,900 | 40,990 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $191,410 | 24,260 |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $176,200 | 4,300 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $171,920 | 35,320 |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | $164,510 | 6,400 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 350,610 | $34,600 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 153,840 | $36,480 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 107,340 | $133,440 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 102,370 | $127,610 |
| 5 | Janitors and Cleaners | 84,960 | $36,880 |
All Occupations in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Lawyers | $205,900 | 40,990 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $191,410 | 24,260 |
| Dentists, General | $176,200 | 4,300 |
| Financial Managers | $171,920 | 35,320 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $164,510 | 6,400 |
| Marketing Managers | $163,100 | 19,180 |
| Pharmacists | $158,450 | 12,390 |
| Physician Assistants | $156,210 | 4,710 |
| Software Developers | $155,330 | 54,650 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $149,070 | 1,120 |
| Electrical Engineers | $134,900 | 7,870 |
| Registered Nurses | $133,440 | 107,340 |
| Information Security Analysts | $131,280 | 4,420 |
| Medical Scientists | $128,470 | 6,600 |
| General and Operations Managers | $127,610 | 102,370 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $127,460 | N/A |
| Sales Managers | $126,790 | 37,030 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $126,520 | 15,260 |
| Data Scientists | $124,270 | 10,030 |
| Physical Therapists | $117,000 | 8,150 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $114,290 | 8,280 |
| Industrial Engineers | $108,300 | 8,900 |
| Civil Engineers | $105,290 | 16,390 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $105,270 | 9,000 |
| Financial Analysts | $102,660 | 14,390 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,840 | 23,310 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $101,090 | 100 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $100,580 | 42,880 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $97,970 | 27,900 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $93,890 | 65,590 |
| Loan Officers | $80,340 | 11,110 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $79,620 | 37,140 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $77,380 | 11,930 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $76,600 | 23,100 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $76,290 | 32,320 |
| Electricians | $76,120 | 21,070 |
| Graphic Designers | $75,820 | 14,060 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $71,230 | 19,950 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $70,900 | 57,620 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $65,110 | 13,440 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $64,820 | 9,420 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $64,790 | 13,810 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $63,110 | 21,290 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $62,820 | 19,620 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,560 | 63,940 |
| Construction Laborers | $59,540 | 21,240 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $56,730 | 57,520 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $52,000 | 62,890 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,370 | 66,800 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $45,420 | 50,760 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $44,700 | 57,770 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,330 | 42,600 |
| Childcare Workers | $38,070 | 19,120 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $36,880 | 84,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,480 | 153,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,600 | 350,610 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
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