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Average salary by job family in Los Angeles
| Legal | $178,720 |
|---|---|
| Management | $160,410 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $129,050 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $123,980 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $120,710 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $111,690 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $103,150 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $102,580 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $82,670 |
| Construction and Extraction | $77,100 |
| Community and Social Service | $72,320 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $70,650 |
| Protective Service | $67,510 |
| Sales and Related | $60,050 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $58,140 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $54,540 |
| Production | $52,750 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,450 |
| Personal Care and Service | $46,600 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,800 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $43,030 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,370 |
Highest-paying jobs in Los Angeles
- Psychiatrists$358,510
- Radiologists$356,680
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$355,610
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$304,820
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$303,870
- Chief Executives$302,780
- Physicians, Pathologists$298,740
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$277,800
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$276,260
- Nurse Anesthetists$274,940
Most common jobs in Los Angeles and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 385,530 | $35,890 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 160,270 | $41,080 | $42,110 |
| Retail Salespersons | 130,650 | $43,010 | $37,700 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 120,720 | $44,070 | $42,390 |
| Office Clerks, General | 112,270 | $50,980 | $48,100 |
| Cashiers | 109,940 | $39,550 | $36,980 |
| Registered Nurses | 109,360 | $140,370 | $135,560 |
| General and Operations Managers | 104,610 | $157,110 | $125,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 85,630 | $42,400 | $38,650 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 85,210 | $42,640 | $35,850 |
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Cost of living in Los Angeles
Prices in the Los Angeles area are 14% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 113.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $77,270 therefore buys what $68,040 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $968,608, 10.4 times the median household income of $93,525.
$968,608typical home value
$93,525median household income
113.6BEA price parity
13,012,469metro population
Take-home pay in Los Angeles
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,320 | $33,065 | $2,755 |
| Median wage | $55,850 | $45,512 | $3,793 |
| Average wage | $77,270 | $60,078 | $5,006 |
| 75th percentile wage | $93,740 | $70,150 | $5,846 |
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.
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Salaries for every job in Los Angeles
Legal5 jobs
Management37 jobs
- Chief Executives$303K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$208K
- Financial Managers$205K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$197K
- Natural Sciences Managers$196K
- Marketing Managers$193K
- Human Resources Managers$188K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$181K
- Managers, All Other$179K
- Public Relations Managers$179K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$170K
- Purchasing Managers$162K
- General and Operations Managers$157K
- Sales Managers$156K
- Training and Development Managers$155K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$153K
- Fundraising Managers$150K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$150K
- Emergency Management Directors$142K
- Administrative Services Managers$141K
- Industrial Production Managers$139K
- Construction Managers$139K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$139K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$133K
- Gambling Managers$129K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$128K
- Facilities Managers$123K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$115K
- Education Administrators, All Other$106K
- Social and Community Service Managers$98K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$96K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$95K
- Funeral Home Managers$90K
- Lodging Managers$89K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$87K
- Food Service Managers$85K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$71K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Software Developers$162K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$160K
- Database Architects$157K
- Computer Network Architects$150K
- Actuaries$144K
- Data Scientists$137K
- Information Security Analysts$131K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$124K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$124K
- Computer Systems Analysts$123K
- Statisticians$120K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$120K
- Database Administrators$118K
- Web Developers$113K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$112K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Operations Research Analysts$105K
- Computer User Support Specialists$78K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical61 jobs
- Psychiatrists$359K
- Radiologists$357K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$356K
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$304K
- Physicians, Pathologists$299K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$278K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$276K
- Nurse Anesthetists$275K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$258K
- Physicians, All Other$228K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$216K
- Pediatricians, General$201K
- Nurse Midwives$198K
- Podiatrists$196K
- Family Medicine Physicians$196K
- Veterinarians$164K
- Radiation Therapists$164K
- Nurse Practitioners$164K
- Physician Assistants$163K
- Medical Dosimetrists$157K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$151K
- Pharmacists$151K
- Dentists, General$148K
- Optometrists$144K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$141K
- Registered Nurses$140K
- Genetic Counselors$127K
- Audiologists$126K
- Occupational Therapists$118K
- Physical Therapists$116K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$116K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$115K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$113K
- Dental Hygienists$112K
- Acupuncturists$112K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$111K
- Respiratory Therapists$103K
- Therapists, All Other$102K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$99K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$97K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$94K
- Recreational Therapists$90K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$89K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Surgical Technologists$82K
- Athletic Trainers$81K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$81K
- Paramedics$77K
- Exercise Physiologists$77K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$72K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$71K
- Surgical Assistants$68K
- Medical Records Specialists$66K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$65K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Opticians, Dispensing$60K
- Pharmacy Technicians$56K
- Psychiatric Technicians$53K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Dietetic Technicians$46K
Architecture and Engineering34 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$164K
- Petroleum Engineers$162K
- Aerospace Engineers$162K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$149K
- Electrical Engineers$146K
- Chemical Engineers$143K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$134K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$132K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$128K
- Materials Engineers$128K
- Engineers, All Other$126K
- Environmental Engineers$125K
- Mechanical Engineers$124K
- Industrial Engineers$121K
- Civil Engineers$120K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$116K
- Surveyors$105K
- Landscape Architects$105K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$103K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$102K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$101K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$99K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$90K
- Mechanical Drafters$86K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$84K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$79K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Drafters, All Other$76K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media30 jobs
- Producers and Directors$159K
- Art Directors$157K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$130K
- Editors$119K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$114K
- Craft Artists$113K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$110K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$105K
- Music Directors and Composers$103K
- Technical Writers$103K
- Choreographers$103K
- Lighting Technicians$101K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$99K
- Film and Video Editors$98K
- Writers and Authors$98K
- Public Relations Specialists$90K
- Interior Designers$88K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$88K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$84K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$83K
- Graphic Designers$82K
- Designers, All Other$82K
- Interpreters and Translators$78K
- Audio and Video Technicians$75K
- Photographers$74K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$63K
- Coaches and Scouts$60K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$55K
- Floral Designers$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$50K
Life, Physical, and Social Science41 jobs
- Physicists$165K
- Economists$156K
- Materials Scientists$155K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$143K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$139K
- Psychologists, All Other$136K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$132K
- Hydrologists$130K
- Life Scientists, All Other$126K
- School Psychologists$125K
- Sociologists$125K
- Foresters$119K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$119K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117K
- Urban and Regional Planners$116K
- Epidemiologists$111K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$108K
- Forensic Science Technicians$107K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$107K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$105K
- Microbiologists$102K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$100K
- Chemists$99K
- Historians$99K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$97K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$88K
- Survey Researchers$88K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$86K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$82K
- Conservation Scientists$80K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$79K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$72K
- Biological Technicians$71K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$67K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$67K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$66K
- Social Science Research Assistants$64K
- Chemical Technicians$63K
- Agricultural Technicians$59K
- Food Science Technicians$57K
Business and Financial Operations31 jobs
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$159K
- Personal Financial Advisors$151K
- Financial Risk Specialists$123K
- Management Analysts$122K
- Project Management Specialists$120K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$117K
- Financial Examiners$114K
- Credit Analysts$111K
- Labor Relations Specialists$106K
- Insurance Underwriters$104K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$102K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$101K
- Budget Analysts$101K
- Accountants and Auditors$100K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$99K
- Compliance Officers$99K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$98K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$96K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$95K
- Loan Officers$95K
- Logisticians$91K
- Cost Estimators$91K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$90K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$90K
- Human Resources Specialists$90K
- Fundraisers$83K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$78K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$74K
- Credit Counselors$68K
- Tax Preparers$68K
Educational Instruction and Library60 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$183K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$181K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$173K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$169K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$161K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$160K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$160K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$147K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$143K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$143K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$142K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$138K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$128K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$126K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$115K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$107K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$107K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$102K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$95K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$94K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$91K
- Instructional Coordinators$91K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$87K
- Curators$85K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$85K
- Archivists$77K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$76K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$64K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$61K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$60K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Tutors$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47K
Construction and Extraction44 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$131K
- Boilermakers$115K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$107K
- Pile Driver Operators$107K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$102K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$100K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$94K
- Electricians$82K
- Sheet Metal Workers$82K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$81K
- Pipelayers$81K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80K
- Carpenters$79K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$77K
- Glaziers$75K
- Tapers$74K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$72K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$71K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$70K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$70K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$68K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$68K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$68K
- Roofers$67K
- Stonemasons$66K
- Tile and Stone Setters$64K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$64K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$64K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Helpers--Carpenters$62K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$62K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$62K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$60K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$60K
- Fence Erectors$58K
- Carpet Installers$57K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$55K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$53K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$52K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$51K
- Helpers--Electricians$51K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$107K
- Clergy$104K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$90K
- Healthcare Social Workers$89K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$86K
- Social Workers, All Other$78K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$77K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74K
- Health Education Specialists$69K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$60K
- Counselors, All Other$59K
- Community Health Workers$59K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$54K
- Religious Workers, All Other$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair46 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$123K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$99K
- Riggers$94K
- Millwrights$92K
- Avionics Technicians$92K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$92K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$91K
- Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons$90K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$87K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$79K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$77K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$74K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$73K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$72K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$71K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$71K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$70K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$70K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$66K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$65K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$64K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$64K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$64K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$63K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$62K
- Home Appliance Repairers$61K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$59K
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$59K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55K
- Rail Car Repairers$55K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$53K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$51K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$50K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
- Bicycle Repairers$44K
Protective Service22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$173K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$171K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$127K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$122K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$112K
- Firefighters$109K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$106K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$93K
- Fish and Game Wardens$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$88K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$83K
- Transportation Security Screeners$70K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$68K
- Animal Control Workers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$59K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$58K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$56K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$52K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$47K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Security Guards$44K
- School Bus Monitors$40K
Sales and Related22 jobs
- Sales Engineers$125K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$118K
- Real Estate Brokers$116K
- Models$111K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99K
- Insurance Sales Agents$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$94K
- Advertising Sales Agents$90K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$89K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$84K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$65K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$55K
- Travel Agents$54K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Telemarketers$45K
- Retail Salespersons$43K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$40K
- Cashiers$40K
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$39K
Office and Administrative Support52 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$87K
- Desktop Publishers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$82K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$80K
- Brokerage Clerks$80K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$77K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$74K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$69K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67K
- Communications Equipment Operators, All Other$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$66K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$65K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$64K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$60K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$58K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$58K
- New Accounts Clerks$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$58K
- Bill and Account Collectors$57K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$57K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$57K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$57K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Telephone Operators$56K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Customer Service Representatives$54K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$53K
- Word Processors and Typists$53K
- File Clerks$53K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$50K
- Data Entry Keyers$50K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Tellers$47K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Couriers and Messengers$45K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Gambling Cage Workers$44K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$43K
Transportation and Material Moving37 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$305K
- Air Traffic Controllers$157K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$144K
- Ship Engineers$98K
- Locomotive Engineers$98K
- Crane and Tower Operators$95K
- Transportation Inspectors$93K
- Flight Attendants$77K
- Traffic Technicians$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$67K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$66K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$66K
- Rail Transportation Workers, All Other$62K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Bus Drivers, School$61K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$54K
- Motorboat Operators$53K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$53K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Passenger Attendants$46K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$46K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$42K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Parking Attendants$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$39K
Production98 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$132K
- Gas Plant Operators$121K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$107K
- Power Plant Operators$106K
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$98K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$88K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$86K
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$86K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$79K
- Tool and Die Makers$76K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$72K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$69K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Machinists$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$57K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$52K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Etchers and Engravers$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$50K
- Furniture Finishers$50K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$50K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$49K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Woodworkers, All Other$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Upholsterers$48K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$48K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$47K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$47K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$46K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$45K
- Sewers, Hand$45K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$45K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$44K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Bakers$43K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$42K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$41K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
- Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$39K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$75K
- Agricultural Inspectors$66K
- Animal Breeders$59K
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$59K
- Forest and Conservation Workers$42K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$41K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$41K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$40K
Personal Care and Service30 jobs
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$140K
- Costume Attendants$97K
- Motion Picture Projectionists$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$65K
- Embalmers$63K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$59K
- Animal Trainers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$54K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$54K
- Crematory Operators$51K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$49K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Barbers$48K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Concierges$47K
- Tour and Travel Guides$46K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$46K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Funeral Attendants$43K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$42K
- Childcare Workers$42K
- Recreation Workers$42K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$39K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Gambling Dealers$38K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$60K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$56K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$54K
- Pest Control Workers$50K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$46K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$53K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$45K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$43K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Cooks, All Other$42K
- Bartenders$42K
- Food Preparation Workers$41K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$41K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$41K
- Cooks, Fast Food$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$40K
- Dishwashers$39K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$82K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$82K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$59K
- Phlebotomists$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Medical Assistants$52K
- Massage Therapists$52K
- Orderlies$52K
- Nursing Assistants$50K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Psychiatric Aides$49K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$47K
- Pharmacy Aides$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$43K
- Physical Therapist Aides$43K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36K
Jobs paid by the hour in Los Angeles
For 3 jobs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | $82.51 | $55.29 | 24,800 |
| Musicians and Singers | $66.60 | $53.16 | 3,230 |
| Dancers | $27.89 | $20.10 | 660 |
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Salary in Los Angeles: questions
What is a good salary in Los Angeles?
Half of all workers in the Los Angeles metro earn less than $55,850 and the average is $77,270. Earning more than $93,740 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Los Angeles to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $79,235, because prices here are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 113.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Los Angeles?
Psychiatrists ($358,510), Radiologists ($356,680), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($355,610).
What is the average salary in Long Beach?
Long Beach is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, where the average salary is $77,270 a year and the median $55,850. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Long Beach, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Anaheim?
Anaheim is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, where the average salary is $77,270 a year and the median $55,850. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Anaheim, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (31080), all occupations and 737 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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