$100,405
Avg. Median Salary
+15% vs national
$204,320
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area has salary data for 56 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $100,405,
which is 15% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $204,320 median annual salary,
while Home Health and Personal Care Aides has the lowest median at $33,280.
The largest employer category is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 52,930 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $204,320 | 760 |
| 2 | Pharmacists | $173,510 | 2,320 |
| 3 | Lawyers | $171,120 | 6,730 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | $169,210 | 23,400 |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | $164,520 | 1,200 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 52,930 | $33,280 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 25,790 | $37,650 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 23,400 | $169,210 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 16,930 | $120,180 |
| 5 | Computer User Support Specialists | 13,690 | $102,430 |
All Occupations in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $204,320 | 760 |
| Pharmacists | $173,510 | 2,320 |
| Lawyers | $171,120 | 6,730 |
| Registered Nurses | $169,210 | 23,400 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $164,520 | 1,200 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $161,850 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,710 | 4,230 |
| Marketing Managers | $155,670 | 1,620 |
| Physician Assistants | $153,630 | 760 |
| Financial Managers | $150,800 | 5,050 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $149,730 | 4,110 |
| Software Developers | $141,030 | 7,410 |
| Information Security Analysts | $132,030 | 640 |
| Medical Scientists | $131,390 | 930 |
| Electrical Engineers | $130,730 | 1,430 |
| Civil Engineers | $130,310 | 5,190 |
| Physical Therapists | $130,160 | 1,620 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,310 | 2,930 |
| General and Operations Managers | $120,180 | 16,930 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $119,700 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $116,370 | 1,230 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,860 | 640 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,100 | 3,160 |
| Sales Managers | $105,950 | 5,240 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $103,640 | 6,180 |
| Financial Analysts | $103,470 | 1,710 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $102,430 | 13,690 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $102,280 | 1,470 |
| Data Scientists | $98,460 | 2,510 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $98,270 | 9,160 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $89,680 | 12,920 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $85,360 | 2,250 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $79,460 | 4,350 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $79,440 | 3,680 |
| Loan Officers | $77,800 | 1,670 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $77,170 | 2,930 |
| Electricians | $75,780 | 5,850 |
| Graphic Designers | $75,470 | 1,070 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $71,320 | 5,560 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $70,780 | 3,320 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $66,610 | 3,310 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $64,930 | 4,470 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $64,800 | 3,030 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,800 | 3,370 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,630 | 11,690 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,430 | 7,140 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $57,280 | 8,420 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $51,160 | 8,710 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,750 | 12,810 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,280 | 7,420 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $44,330 | 10,020 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $43,600 | 8,570 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $38,860 | 13,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $37,650 | 25,790 |
| Childcare Workers | $36,290 | 1,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $33,280 | 52,930 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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