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Average salary by job family in Fresno
| Legal | $137,160 |
|---|---|
| Management | $129,830 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $120,790 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $106,670 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,680 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $90,270 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,140 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $76,850 |
| Protective Service | $73,920 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,580 |
| Community and Social Service | $69,570 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $67,030 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,090 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $54,040 |
| Sales and Related | $51,010 |
| Production | $48,950 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,810 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,770 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,580 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $41,370 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,450 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $37,650 |
Highest-paying jobs in Fresno
- Physicians, All Other$301,890
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$298,370
- Pediatricians, General$294,660
- Psychiatrists$281,170
- Family Medicine Physicians$262,220
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$261,420
- Chief Executives$225,940
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$209,760
- Dentists, General$201,700
- Lawyers$183,920
Most common jobs in Fresno and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 33,580 | $35,000 | $34,320 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 28,570 | $36,480 | $34,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,330 | $40,110 | $39,480 |
| Registered Nurses | 11,030 | $126,880 | $125,420 |
| Cashiers | 9,780 | $37,790 | $35,270 |
| Retail Salespersons | 9,290 | $39,980 | $36,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,850 | $41,280 | $39,130 |
| Office Clerks, General | 8,710 | $48,530 | $46,070 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 8,670 | $72,220 | $54,890 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 8,170 | $55,990 | $55,740 |
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Cost of living in Fresno
Prices in the Fresno area are 2% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 102.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,820 therefore buys what $62,472 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $409,749, 5.7 times the median household income of $71,897.
$409,749typical home value
$71,897median household income
102.2BEA price parity
1,170,942metro population
Take-home pay in Fresno
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,330 | $30,782 | $2,565 |
| Median wage | $46,910 | $38,857 | $3,238 |
| Average wage | $63,820 | $51,423 | $4,285 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,170 | $58,148 | $4,846 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in Fresno
Legal5 jobs
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$226K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174K
- Natural Sciences Managers$162K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$161K
- Financial Managers$158K
- Marketing Managers$157K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$154K
- Human Resources Managers$147K
- Purchasing Managers$140K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$140K
- Managers, All Other$140K
- Public Relations Managers$137K
- Fundraising Managers$136K
- Training and Development Managers$133K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- General and Operations Managers$127K
- Sales Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$122K
- Administrative Services Managers$117K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$115K
- Facilities Managers$108K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, All Other$107K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$103K
- Social and Community Service Managers$89K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$86K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$85K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$84K
- Lodging Managers$76K
- Food Service Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$72K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical40 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$302K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$298K
- Pediatricians, General$295K
- Psychiatrists$281K
- Family Medicine Physicians$262K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$210K
- Dentists, General$202K
- Nurse Practitioners$168K
- Pharmacists$164K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$162K
- Veterinarians$154K
- Physician Assistants$146K
- Optometrists$142K
- Registered Nurses$127K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$122K
- Physical Therapists$121K
- Occupational Therapists$119K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$115K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$112K
- Audiologists$111K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$109K
- Dental Hygienists$104K
- Recreational Therapists$97K
- Respiratory Therapists$92K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$90K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$88K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$75K
- Athletic Trainers$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Surgical Technologists$66K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Psychiatric Technicians$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$58K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Pharmacy Technicians$54K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$53K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
Architecture and Engineering20 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$137K
- Engineers, All Other$125K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$123K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$122K
- Civil Engineers$117K
- Environmental Engineers$117K
- Surveyors$110K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Landscape Architects$102K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$88K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Drafters, All Other$80K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$73K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$68K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$67K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Software Developers$132K
- Database Architects$129K
- Information Security Analysts$117K
- Data Scientists$107K
- Computer Network Architects$106K
- Operations Research Analysts$104K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Computer Programmers$98K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$98K
- Database Administrators$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$94K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$93K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$84K
- Web Developers$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$69K
Life, Physical, and Social Science24 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128K
- School Psychologists$122K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$121K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$112K
- Foresters$107K
- Urban and Regional Planners$104K
- Microbiologists$102K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$100K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$97K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$92K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91K
- Forensic Science Technicians$90K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$90K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$89K
- Chemists$80K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$78K
- Conservation Scientists$77K
- Epidemiologists$74K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$70K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61K
- Chemical Technicians$54K
- Agricultural Technicians$54K
- Biological Technicians$54K
- Food Science Technicians$50K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$139K
- Labor Relations Specialists$120K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Insurance Underwriters$105K
- Financial Risk Specialists$100K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$97K
- Cost Estimators$94K
- Management Analysts$93K
- Loan Officers$92K
- Financial Examiners$90K
- Compliance Officers$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86K
- Credit Analysts$85K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$84K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$84K
- Logisticians$83K
- Budget Analysts$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$77K
- Fundraisers$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Credit Counselors$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$60K
- Tax Preparers$58K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$175K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$144K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$142K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$138K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$136K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$131K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$131K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$107K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$103K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$100K
- Instructional Coordinators$98K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$96K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$94K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$93K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$92K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$90K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$85K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$75K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$72K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$52K
- Library Technicians$51K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45K
- Tutors$45K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
Protective Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$139K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$132K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$118K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$115K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$103K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$91K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$90K
- Firefighters$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60K
- Transportation Security Screeners$58K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- Security Guards$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$41K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$39K
Construction and Extraction34 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$121K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$93K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$90K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$89K
- Sheet Metal Workers$81K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$81K
- Electricians$76K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$76K
- Tapers$75K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$73K
- Carpenters$71K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$70K
- Glaziers$69K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$68K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$67K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$65K
- Roofers$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$60K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$60K
- Construction Laborers$60K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$58K
- Tile and Stone Setters$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Carpet Installers$56K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$55K
- Helpers--Roofers$51K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Helpers--Electricians$49K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$46K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$99K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$92K
- Healthcare Social Workers$92K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$84K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$81K
- Social Workers, All Other$80K
- Clergy$73K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$66K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66K
- Health Education Specialists$64K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
- Counselors, All Other$48K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
- Religious Workers, All Other$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media21 jobs
- Art Directors$124K
- Producers and Directors$94K
- Technical Writers$86K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$85K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$80K
- Interior Designers$79K
- Editors$79K
- Writers and Authors$79K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Interpreters and Translators$71K
- Film and Video Editors$70K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$66K
- Graphic Designers$65K
- Audio and Video Technicians$61K
- Music Directors and Composers$60K
- Broadcast Technicians$59K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Photographers$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Floral Designers$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$133K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$129K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$116K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$86K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$77K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$65K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$64K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$67K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58K
- Bill and Account Collectors$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Word Processors and Typists$55K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Customer Service Representatives$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$52K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- File Clerks$48K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Gambling Cage Workers$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$111K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$107K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81K
- Insurance Sales Agents$80K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Advertising Sales Agents$62K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Travel Agents$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Telemarketers$43K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$42K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$38K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$37K
Production48 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$131K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$73K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$71K
- Machinists$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$42K
- Bakers$41K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
Transportation and Material Moving25 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$261K
- Commercial Pilots$125K
- Crane and Tower Operators$92K
- Transportation Inspectors$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$62K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$61K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Driver/Sales Workers$51K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$46K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$41K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Parking Attendants$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$60K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$67K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$53K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$53K
- Animal Trainers$49K
- Tour and Travel Guides$47K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Residential Advisors$46K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Animal Caretakers$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Funeral Attendants$39K
- Childcare Workers$39K
- Gambling Dealers$38K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Bartenders$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$40K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$40K
- Cooks, Fast Food$40K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Dishwashers$36K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$78K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$76K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57K
- Psychiatric Aides$56K
- Massage Therapists$53K
- Dental Assistants$53K
- Phlebotomists$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$50K
- Medical Assistants$49K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43K
- Pharmacy Aides$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$42K
- Orderlies$42K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry7 jobs
- Agricultural Inspectors$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$56K
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$54K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$39K
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$39K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36K
Jobs paid by the hour in Fresno
For 1 job in the Fresno, CA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $38.77 | $28.22 | 60 |
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Salary in Fresno: questions
What is a good salary in Fresno?
Half of all workers in the Fresno metro earn less than $46,910 and the average is $63,820. Earning more than $74,170 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Fresno to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $71,276, because prices here are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Fresno?
Physicians, All Other ($301,890), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($298,370), Pediatricians, General ($294,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Fresno, CA (23420), all occupations and 527 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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