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Average salary by job family in Sacramento
| Legal | $156,240 |
|---|---|
| Management | $142,600 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $141,500 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $126,350 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $119,090 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $103,170 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $94,030 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $82,490 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $78,940 |
| Protective Service | $75,830 |
| Construction and Extraction | $75,820 |
| Community and Social Service | $74,870 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,880 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $59,020 |
| Production | $56,300 |
| Sales and Related | $55,860 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,120 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $47,630 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,120 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $43,470 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,750 |
Highest-paying jobs in Sacramento
- Pediatricians, General$340,410
- Family Medicine Physicians$338,180
- Physicians, All Other$316,740
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$312,780
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$279,130
- Psychiatrists$274,080
- Podiatrists$222,430
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$200,260
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$195,990
- Nurse Midwives$189,750
Most common jobs in Sacramento and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 60,350 | $35,770 | $34,320 |
| Management Analysts | 25,600 | $87,910 | $82,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,910 | $41,850 | $42,860 |
| Registered Nurses | 23,590 | $164,200 | $171,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 22,970 | $42,430 | $38,100 |
| Office Clerks, General | 21,340 | $53,290 | $48,940 |
| Cashiers | 19,910 | $39,730 | $36,790 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,560 | $46,730 | $45,930 |
| General and Operations Managers | 17,980 | $136,750 | $118,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 17,870 | $43,360 | $43,200 |
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Cost of living in Sacramento
Prices in the Sacramento area are 7% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 106.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $77,150 therefore buys what $72,326 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $582,707, 6.2 times the median household income of $93,986.
$582,707typical home value
$93,986median household income
106.7BEA price parity
2,406,563metro population
Take-home pay in Sacramento
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $42,450 | $35,455 | $2,955 |
| Median wage | $59,750 | $48,411 | $4,034 |
| Average wage | $77,150 | $60,006 | $5,000 |
| 75th percentile wage | $95,620 | $71,298 | $5,941 |
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 Sacramento
Legal6 jobs
Management37 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$196K
- Chief Executives$189K
- Marketing Managers$187K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$184K
- Natural Sciences Managers$182K
- Financial Managers$182K
- Human Resources Managers$176K
- Public Relations Managers$173K
- Managers, All Other$168K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$166K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$164K
- Purchasing Managers$156K
- Training and Development Managers$151K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$149K
- Fundraising Managers$148K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$145K
- Industrial Production Managers$142K
- Sales Managers$138K
- General and Operations Managers$137K
- Construction Managers$134K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$125K
- Gambling Managers$124K
- Facilities Managers$122K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$120K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$118K
- Emergency Management Directors$117K
- Education Administrators, All Other$110K
- Administrative Services Managers$108K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$94K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$91K
- Funeral Home Managers$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Lodging Managers$83K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$79K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$68K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical51 jobs
- Pediatricians, General$340K
- Family Medicine Physicians$338K
- Physicians, All Other$317K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$313K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$279K
- Psychiatrists$274K
- Podiatrists$222K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$200K
- Nurse Midwives$190K
- Radiation Therapists$187K
- Nurse Practitioners$177K
- Veterinarians$177K
- Dentists, General$174K
- Pharmacists$170K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$166K
- Registered Nurses$164K
- Physician Assistants$155K
- Optometrists$154K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$152K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$138K
- Physical Therapists$128K
- Audiologists$128K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$127K
- Respiratory Therapists$124K
- Occupational Therapists$124K
- Dental Hygienists$123K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$121K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$111K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$108K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$104K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$104K
- Chiropractors$99K
- Recreational Therapists$92K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$92K
- Therapists, All Other$91K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$86K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$85K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Exercise Physiologists$80K
- Paramedics$80K
- Athletic Trainers$79K
- Medical Records Specialists$76K
- Surgical Technologists$76K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$74K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$64K
- Opticians, Dispensing$63K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Pharmacy Technicians$61K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$58K
- Psychiatric Technicians$56K
- Dietetic Technicians$50K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$168K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$163K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$149K
- Aerospace Engineers$145K
- Electrical Engineers$141K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$131K
- Environmental Engineers$131K
- Civil Engineers$130K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$125K
- Mechanical Engineers$124K
- Materials Engineers$122K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$121K
- Engineers, All Other$120K
- Surveyors$120K
- Industrial Engineers$119K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$117K
- Landscape Architects$108K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$89K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$86K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$84K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Mechanical Drafters$81K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$81K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Drafters, All Other$78K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$163K
- Database Architects$158K
- Software Developers$153K
- Computer Network Architects$143K
- Information Security Analysts$140K
- Actuaries$129K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$123K
- Computer Systems Analysts$117K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$117K
- Database Administrators$117K
- Statisticians$115K
- Data Scientists$113K
- Computer Programmers$113K
- Operations Research Analysts$113K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$111K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109K
- Web Developers$106K
- Computer User Support Specialists$103K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$92K
Life, Physical, and Social Science36 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$165K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$142K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$137K
- Physicists$130K
- School Psychologists$127K
- Microbiologists$124K
- Foresters$119K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$118K
- Epidemiologists$115K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$114K
- Hydrologists$112K
- Life Scientists, All Other$108K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106K
- Urban and Regional Planners$106K
- Forensic Science Technicians$105K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$105K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$105K
- Historians$104K
- Economists$102K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$101K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$101K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$97K
- Chemists$95K
- Conservation Scientists$92K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$90K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$88K
- Hydrologic Technicians$73K
- Biological Technicians$69K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$68K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$68K
- Food Science Technicians$67K
- Chemical Technicians$65K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$63K
- Social Science Research Assistants$63K
- Agricultural Technicians$57K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$156K
- Financial Risk Specialists$128K
- Project Management Specialists$124K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$115K
- Labor Relations Specialists$105K
- Insurance Underwriters$103K
- Budget Analysts$101K
- Financial Examiners$101K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$100K
- Compliance Officers$100K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$96K
- Logisticians$96K
- Cost Estimators$96K
- Accountants and Auditors$95K
- Loan Officers$93K
- Credit Analysts$93K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$90K
- Human Resources Specialists$89K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$89K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$88K
- Management Analysts$88K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$88K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$85K
- Fundraisers$84K
- Training and Development Specialists$83K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Credit Counselors$77K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$75K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$74K
- Tax Preparers$67K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media29 jobs
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$121K
- Art Directors$120K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$110K
- Technical Writers$104K
- Music Directors and Composers$98K
- Public Relations Specialists$95K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$93K
- Writers and Authors$92K
- Editors$88K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$88K
- Designers, All Other$87K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$87K
- Interior Designers$83K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$81K
- Film and Video Editors$80K
- Graphic Designers$80K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$79K
- Choreographers$76K
- Interpreters and Translators$72K
- Broadcast Technicians$71K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$68K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$63K
- Audio and Video Technicians$62K
- Lighting Technicians$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$57K
- Photographers$56K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$55K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49K
- Floral Designers$46K
Educational Instruction and Library56 jobs
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$155K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$150K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$146K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$144K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$143K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$142K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$138K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$137K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$126K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Instructional Coordinators$106K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$103K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$98K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$97K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$94K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$91K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$90K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$90K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$87K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$86K
- Curators$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$84K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$80K
- Archivists$78K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$67K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$61K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$60K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Library Technicians$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47K
- Tutors$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47K
Protective Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$159K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$143K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$139K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$113K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$111K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$105K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$104K
- Fish and Game Wardens$101K
- Firefighters$97K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$85K
- Transportation Security Screeners$66K
- Animal Control Workers$66K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$56K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$56K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$45K
- Security Guards$43K
- School Bus Monitors$42K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39K
Construction and Extraction35 jobs
- Pile Driver Operators$115K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$106K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$102K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$98K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$96K
- Sheet Metal Workers$83K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$82K
- Electricians$80K
- Pipelayers$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$75K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$75K
- Glaziers$74K
- Carpenters$73K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$72K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$71K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$69K
- Tapers$68K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$67K
- Roofers$67K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$65K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$65K
- Construction Laborers$64K
- Stonemasons$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$63K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$61K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$60K
- Tile and Stone Setters$60K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$57K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$56K
- Fence Erectors$55K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$54K
- Helpers--Carpenters$50K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$49K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$114K
- Healthcare Social Workers$101K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$100K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$91K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$84K
- Clergy$76K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$74K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$73K
- Health Education Specialists$71K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$68K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67K
- Community Health Workers$61K
- Counselors, All Other$59K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$57K
- Religious Workers, All Other$51K
- Social Workers, All Other$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair42 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$126K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$122K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$96K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$87K
- Millwrights$86K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$81K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$81K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$79K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$78K
- Riggers$76K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$73K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$72K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$71K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$70K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$69K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$68K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$68K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$67K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$62K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$60K
- Home Appliance Repairers$59K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$55K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$50K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$49K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45K
- Bicycle Repairers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
Office and Administrative Support48 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$82K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$80K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$80K
- Desktop Publishers$76K
- Brokerage Clerks$72K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$67K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$66K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$65K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$61K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$61K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$60K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$60K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$58K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$58K
- Word Processors and Typists$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57K
- Bill and Account Collectors$57K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$57K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- Customer Service Representatives$54K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$54K
- File Clerks$53K
- Office Clerks, General$53K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$51K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$49K
- Tellers$49K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$49K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$48K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Couriers and Messengers$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Data Entry Keyers$47K
- Gambling Cage Workers$40K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Production66 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$179K
- Power Plant Operators$135K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$96K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$95K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$90K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$87K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$77K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$76K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$68K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63K
- Machinists$62K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$55K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$55K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$54K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$54K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53K
- Etchers and Engravers$53K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$52K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Furniture Finishers$52K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Helpers--Production Workers$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Woodworkers, All Other$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$45K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$45K
- Bakers$44K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Sewing Machine Operators$42K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$140K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$126K
- Insurance Sales Agents$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$88K
- Advertising Sales Agents$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$85K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$72K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Travel Agents$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46K
- Telemarketers$44K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$40K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$39K
Transportation and Material Moving28 jobs
- Air Traffic Controllers$174K
- Commercial Pilots$146K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$102K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$84K
- Transportation Inspectors$81K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72K
- Crane and Tower Operators$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$60K
- Bus Drivers, School$57K
- Driver/Sales Workers$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$48K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$48K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$43K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$43K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$42K
- Passenger Attendants$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Parking Attendants$39K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$60K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$53K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$47K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44K
Personal Care and Service25 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$70K
- Embalmers$60K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58K
- Animal Trainers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$55K
- Residential Advisors$50K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$49K
- Funeral Attendants$47K
- Tour and Travel Guides$47K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$45K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$43K
- Recreation Workers$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Childcare Workers$41K
- Concierges$41K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$40K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$39K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$39K
- Gambling Dealers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$70K
- Agricultural Workers, All Other$69K
- Agricultural Inspectors$53K
- Agricultural Equipment Operators$48K
- Forest and Conservation Workers$43K
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$42K
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$42K
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52K
- Bartenders$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$42K
- Cooks, Short Order$41K
- Cooks, Fast Food$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$41K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$40K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$93K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$85K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$75K
- Medical Assistants$62K
- Orderlies$59K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$58K
- Dental Assistants$58K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Phlebotomists$56K
- Pharmacy Aides$54K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$50K
- Psychiatric Aides$49K
- Nursing Assistants$49K
- Medical Transcriptionists$49K
- Physical Therapist Aides$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36K
Jobs paid by the hour in Sacramento
For 2 jobs in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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 | $44.50 | $38.63 | 110 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $27.56 | $22.21 | 120 |
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Salary in Sacramento: questions
What is a good salary in Sacramento?
Half of all workers in the Sacramento metro earn less than $59,750 and the average is $77,150. Earning more than $95,620 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Sacramento to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $74,424, because prices here are 7% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Sacramento?
Pediatricians, General ($340,410), Family Medicine Physicians ($338,180), Physicians, All Other ($316,740).
What is the average salary in Roseville?
Roseville is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, where the average salary is $77,150 a year and the median $59,750. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Roseville, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Folsom?
Folsom is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, where the average salary is $77,150 a year and the median $59,750. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Folsom, 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA (40900), all occupations and 645 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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