May 2025 OEWS · California
Highest-paying jobs in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
All-occupations median
$58,690
- 10th percentile
- $36,250
- 25th percentile
- $41,740
- Median
- $58,690
- 75th percentile
- $97,410
- 90th percentile
- $152,580
- Mean
- $79,060
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 1,538,060.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 111.887, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | Not available | $145,620 | $493,670 | $496,110 |
| Psychiatrists | 310 | $156,960 | $335,620 | $439,510 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 90 | $119,370 | $333,330 | $388,510 |
| Physicians, All Other | 4,200 | $123,770 | $323,050 | $391,440 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 340 | $166,420 | $321,950 | $388,790 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,360 | $149,290 | $295,530 | $493,980 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 100 | $87,260 | $293,400 | $405,070 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | Not available | $87,260 | $282,200 | $444,920 |
| Pediatricians, General | 630 | $158,110 | $262,650 | $358,320 |
| Chief Executives | 2,710 | $85,510 | $238,440 | $493,480 |
| Podiatrists | 60 | $133,690 | $235,390 | $367,090 |
| Dermatologists | Not available | $63,630 | $233,370 | $558,920 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 2,890 | $132,560 | $207,200 | $319,260 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 7,250 | $127,840 | $206,740 | $304,530 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 230 | $80,810 | $204,290 | $457,890 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 3,270 | $134,660 | $202,810 | $283,130 |
| Nurse Midwives | 60 | $101,920 | $181,450 | $237,270 |
| Lawyers | 8,020 | $104,140 | $178,220 | $336,590 |
| Marketing Managers | 3,790 | $99,510 | $174,840 | $305,740 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3,330 | $122,910 | $174,440 | $227,940 |
| Financial Managers | 7,350 | $100,950 | $174,210 | $326,930 |
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 100 | $79,790 | $173,120 | $176,780 |
| Radiation Therapists | 140 | $132,470 | $171,500 | $191,180 |
| Managers, All Other | 9,370 | $98,390 | $169,240 | $276,310 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 150 | $79,700 | $168,410 | $260,440 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 570 | $82,490 | $166,850 | $350,710 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 300 | $61,200 | $166,550 | $308,670 |
| Physician Assistants | 1,370 | $109,750 | $165,160 | $214,570 |
| Pharmacists | 2,840 | $131,400 | $165,130 | $214,480 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,340 | $131,380 | $163,860 | $215,640 |
| Software Developers | 20,610 | $95,420 | $163,270 | $223,260 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 2,370 | $102,670 | $163,200 | $201,970 |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,300 | $97,050 | $163,190 | $282,400 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 110 | $122,780 | $162,380 | $168,450 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 240 | $97,870 | $160,970 | $229,260 |
| Veterinarians | 1,080 | $67,540 | $159,750 | $276,230 |
| Purchasing Managers | 680 | $99,470 | $158,620 | $226,910 |
| Dentists, General | 1,710 | $90,600 | $158,160 | $259,320 |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,490 | $86,240 | $157,700 | $212,050 |
| Public Relations Managers | 650 | $84,530 | $157,630 | $277,700 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 370 | $19.64 | $51.13 | $105.18 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 400 | $17.88 | $18.07 | $23.60 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $58,690. Employment is 1,538,060.
Which published occupation has the highest median in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
Cardiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $493,670, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.