$98,682
Avg. Median Salary
+13% vs national
$193,370
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $98,682,
which is 13% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $193,370 median annual salary,
while Home Health and Personal Care Aides has the lowest median at $35,050.
The largest employer category is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 51,760 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $193,370 | 7,620 |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $176,970 | 1,950 |
| 3 | Marketing Managers | $171,590 | 4,390 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $168,300 | 8,120 |
| 5 | Lawyers | $165,000 | 8,990 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 51,760 | $35,050 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 40,240 | $35,860 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 27,660 | $133,090 |
| 4 | Janitors and Cleaners | 22,460 | $37,010 |
| 5 | Software Developers | 21,080 | $159,240 |
All Occupations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $193,370 | 7,620 |
| Dentists, General | $176,970 | 1,950 |
| Marketing Managers | $171,590 | 4,390 |
| Financial Managers | $168,300 | 8,120 |
| Lawyers | $165,000 | 8,990 |
| Pharmacists | $163,860 | 2,820 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $162,030 | 2,790 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $160,640 | 5,830 |
| Software Developers | $159,240 | 21,080 |
| Physician Assistants | $153,530 | 1,100 |
| Registered Nurses | $133,090 | 27,660 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,900 | 1,240 |
| Electrical Engineers | $128,750 | 2,200 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $128,660 | 3,320 |
| Medical Scientists | $128,270 | 4,240 |
| Data Scientists | $127,200 | 2,550 |
| Sales Managers | $125,430 | 8,250 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $124,790 | 1,570 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $121,560 | 8,210 |
| Industrial Engineers | $114,400 | 3,110 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $113,190 | 4,790 |
| Civil Engineers | $106,350 | 6,390 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,920 | 2,730 |
| Financial Analysts | $102,940 | 3,390 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $102,780 | 60 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $101,990 | 2,690 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $99,740 | 6,440 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $93,430 | 14,070 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $79,460 | 7,730 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $78,430 | 11,720 |
| Loan Officers | $77,780 | 2,000 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $77,550 | 3,690 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $77,290 | 2,360 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $77,280 | 6,640 |
| Electricians | $75,640 | 7,330 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $72,700 | 9,250 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $72,180 | 2,810 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $69,530 | 5,110 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $66,130 | 5,530 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $65,920 | 4,060 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $61,420 | 4,330 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $61,040 | 5,180 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,480 | 10,490 |
| Construction Laborers | $58,600 | 7,530 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $56,730 | 12,510 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $53,040 | 14,870 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,940 | 15,680 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,040 | 15,380 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,820 | 8,160 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $43,010 | 11,530 |
| Childcare Workers | $37,970 | 3,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $37,010 | 22,460 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,860 | 40,240 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $35,050 | 51,760 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
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