North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 335 detailed occupations covering about 90,110 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 4.2% above the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $227,840 | +38.3% | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $173,330 | +4.8% | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $170,940 | +2.8% | 120 |
| Chief Executives | $167,850 | +93.2% | 270 |
| Physician Assistants | $159,550 | +22.7% | 80 |
| Pharmacists | $156,450 | +15% | 220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $146,340 | +15.9% | 150 |
| Electrical Engineers | $141,750 | +32.5% | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $137,390 | +60.8% | 140 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,380 | -19% | 90 |
| Software Developers | $131,980 | -20.8% | 80 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $128,820 | +24.5% | 320 |
| Registered Nurses | $128,740 | +7.2% | 1,800 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,700 | -30% | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $124,890 | +11.5% | 330 |
| Veterinarians | $124,390 | +4.4% | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $124,200 | -8.9% | 100 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $122,930 | +11.1% | 350 |
| Surveyors | $122,800 | +79.2% | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $121,020 | +18.9% | 110 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $120,010 | +35.7% | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $119,710 | +20.1% | 110 |
| Dental Hygienists | $119,130 | +36.1% | 130 |
| Lawyers | $117,590 | -19.3% | 200 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $116,170 | +37.5% | 50 |