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Updated November 9, 2026
Median annual pay for 108 common jobs in the San Diego area (San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA), from the official U.S. survey of employers. Highest: IT managers, $206,740.
Median annual pay, May 2025. Compared with the U.S. median for the same job. Job Median vs U.S. IT Manager $206,740 +18% Lawyer $178,220 +12% Marketing Manager $174,840 +5% Financial Manager $174,210 +5% Physician Assistant $165,160 +22% Pharmacist $165,130 +17% Nurse Practitioner $163,860 +24% Software Developer $163,270 +20% HR Manager $163,190 +9% Registered Nurse $139,520 +43% Healthcare Administrator $138,080 +11% Construction Manager $133,210 +16% Information Security Analyst $132,120 +2% Data Scientist $130,990 +9% Financial Advisor $130,330 +24% Electrical Engineer $127,270 +6% Dental Hygienist $123,790 +26% Mechanical Engineer $121,750 +17% Occupational Therapist $121,680 +21% Software QA Tester $120,210 +15% Sales Manager $119,750 −19% Speech-Language Pathologist $119,690 +22% General Manager $119,600 +13% Computer Systems Analyst $119,090 +13% Industrial Engineer $119,050 +16% Project Manager $117,460 +15% Physical Therapist $113,850 +11% Radiologic Technologist $113,480 +42% Police Officer $110,400 +45% Civil Engineer $108,900 +8% Financial Analyst $106,040 +3% Network Administrator $105,170 +6% High School Teacher $102,810 +43% Compliance Officer $101,230 +25% Management Analyst $101,190 −1% Logistician $100,130 +22% Web Developer $98,300 +6% Elementary School Teacher $97,000 +52% Accountant $96,340 +15% Construction Supervisor $95,850 +20% Executive Assistant $84,540 +10% Heavy Equipment Operator $83,670 +40% Purchasing Agent $83,090 +7% Loan Officer $81,770 +7% Human Resources Specialist $81,300 +7% Licensed Practical Nurse $79,720 +24% Marketing Specialist $79,440 +1% Production Supervisor $79,350 +7% Middle School Teacher $78,460 +22% Property Manager $78,250 +12% Insurance Agent $77,020 +24% Paralegal $76,300 +21% Financial Services Sales Agent $76,180 −3% Electrician $76,160 +21% Office Manager $76,120 +10% Manufacturer's Representative $76,100 +6% Training Specialist $75,670 +9% HVAC Technician $74,880 +23% Sales Representative $74,610 +7% IT Support Specialist $74,020 +20% Carpenter $73,200 +21% Plumber $72,510 +14% Firefighter $70,900 +20% Industrial Machinery Mechanic $67,480 +5% Auto Mechanic $64,320 +27% Welder $62,560 +16% School Bus Driver $60,440 +26% Substitute Teacher $59,860 +44% Truck Driver $59,780 +2% Social Worker $59,770 same Quality Control Inspector $59,550 +23% Bookkeeper $58,580 +16% Dental Assistant $58,120 +21% Mental Health Counselor $57,660 −3% Construction Laborer $57,180 +21% Retail Supervisor $56,300 +16% Administrative Assistant $55,380 +16% Billing Clerk $55,260 +14% Maintenance Worker $54,530 +10% Pharmacy Technician $54,500 +19% Medical Secretary $51,650 +12% Office Clerk $49,920 +11% Medical Assistant $49,420 +8% Customer Service Representative $48,730 +9% Nursing Assistant $48,070 +14% Shipping Clerk $47,360 +5% Assembler $47,350 +6% Food Service Supervisor $46,980 +7% Teaching Assistant $46,440 +26% Restaurant Cook $46,440 +24% Forklift Operator $46,370 same Delivery Driver $45,670 +2% Landscaper $45,560 +16% Preschool Teacher $44,940 +18% Receptionist $44,390 +17% Material Mover $43,320 +8% Fast Food Worker $42,190 +35% Housekeeper $42,150 +19% Childcare Worker $39,800 +14% Stocker $39,160 +5% Food Preparation Worker $38,780 +10% Security Guard $38,500 +1% Janitor $38,450 +4% Retail Salesperson $37,810 +7% Cashier $37,020 +13% Bartender $36,260 +6% Waiter $35,850 +2% Home Health Aide $35,300 −1%
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Sources U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.
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