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Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.

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Prices in Sacramento, CA vs. the U.S. average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.

Rent in Sacramento, CA

HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.

Take-home pay in Sacramento, CA

Highest-paying jobs in Sacramento, CA

*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.

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Management Occupations

• Architectural and Engineering Manager — $193,970
• Natural Sciences Manager — $170,010
• Chief Executive — $169,770
• Computer and Information Systems Manager — $165,270
• Marketing Manager — $164,270
• Managers, All Other — $163,130
• Financial Manager — $163,090
• Public Relations Manager — $161,320
• Medical and Health Services Manager — $159,350
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $157,750
• Human Resources Manager — $155,360
• Industrial Production Manager — $132,970
• Construction Manager — $129,440
• Education Administrators, Postsecondary — $128,270
• General and Operations Manager — $118,460
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — $114,990
• Sales Manager — $113,980
• Facilities Manager — $110,060
• Education Administrators, All Other — $96,690
• Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling — $79,390
• Food Service Manager — $76,160
• Social and Community Service Manager — $76,080
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare — $67,030
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $62,720

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

• Personal Financial Advisor — $127,950
• Project Management Specialist — $124,350
• Financial and Investment Analyst — $103,980
• Labor Relations Specialist — $103,790
• Budget Analyst — $95,620
• Compliance Officer — $95,220
• Accountant and Auditor — $92,110
• Insurance Underwriter — $91,340
• Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $87,910
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists — $87,910
• Logistician — $85,780
• Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $84,290
• Cost Estimator — $83,190
• Management Analyst — $82,990
• Human Resources Specialist — $80,950
• Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $80,090
• Loan Officer — $79,190
• Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $78,630
• Fundraiser — $76,860
• Training and Development Specialist — $76,180
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners — $70,710
• Financial Specialists, All Other — $68,700
• Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents — $67,610
• Tax Preparer — $60,430

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

• Computer Network Architect — $141,350
• Software Developer — $139,640
• Information Security Analyst — $133,570
• Computer Systems Analyst — $122,330
• Web and Digital Interface Designer — $112,840
• Computer Occupations, All Other — $110,980
• Computer User Support Specialist — $106,040
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $104,800
• Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester — $104,410
• Operations Research Analyst — $104,210
• Data Scientist — $103,700
• Computer Programmer — $102,600
• Computer Network Support Specialist — $83,420

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — $142,460
• Electrical Engineer — $136,190
• Environmental Engineer — $133,240
• Civil Engineer — $130,150
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — $125,980
• Engineers, All Other — $124,220
• Mechanical Engineer — $120,970
• Industrial Engineer — $110,190
• Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician — $84,690
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician — $79,800
• Architectural and Civil Drafter — $76,950

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

• Clinical and Counseling Psychologist — $153,050
• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $137,640
• School Psychologist — $131,920
• Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers — $119,950
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — $108,430
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist — $104,770
• Biological Scientists, All Other — $98,220
• Urban and Regional Planner — $96,580
• Biological Technician — $64,410
• Agricultural Technician — $62,680
• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — $57,170

Community and Social Service Occupations

• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $100,930
• Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist — $100,690
• Healthcare Social Worker — $97,070
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker — $83,150
• Marriage and Family Therapist — $75,030
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $63,270
• Health Education Specialist — $62,510
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — $62,390
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $61,050
• Community Health Worker — $57,060
• Social and Human Service Assistant — $53,810
• Counselors, All Other — $47,920
• Rehabilitation Counselor — $43,880
• Social Workers, All Other — $36,160

Legal Occupations

• Lawyer — $178,540
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $78,550

Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — $135,060
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $106,000
• Instructional Coordinator — $105,790
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $105,060
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $103,390
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $99,900
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $99,360
• Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $98,330
• Special Education Teachers, All Other — $88,810
• Librarian and Media Collections Specialist — $83,890
• Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $81,720
• Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — $80,690
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — $76,670
• Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — $63,950
• Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary — $61,780
• Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $59,780
• Library Technician — $55,630
• Self-Enrichment Teacher — $49,040
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $45,990
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $44,250
• Tutor — $44,000

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

• Public Relations Specialist — $89,640
• Graphic Designer — $74,680
• Coach and Scout — $46,430
• Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer — $44,780

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

• Family Medicine Physician — $239,200+
• Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
• Pharmacist — $172,680
• Nurse Practitioner — $172,010
• Registered Nurse — $171,460
• Dentists, General — $170,500
• Veterinarian — $165,260
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — $163,220
• Physician Assistant — $161,470
• Optometrist — $139,020
• Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $135,880
• Respiratory Therapist — $134,430
• Physical Therapist — $131,430
• Speech-Language Pathologist — $126,360
• Occupational Therapist — $122,780
• Dental Hygienist — $122,540
• Dietitian and Nutritionist — $102,580
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $83,150
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $81,570
• Medical Records Specialist — $75,150
• Surgical Technologist — $65,980
• Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — $62,570
• Opticians, Dispensing — $62,240
• Veterinary Technologist and Technician — $60,970
• Pharmacy Technician — $58,470
• Emergency Medical Technician — $49,550
• Psychiatric Technician — $47,810

Healthcare Support Occupations

• Physical Therapist Assistant — $84,290
• Medical Equipment Preparer — $79,490
• Medical Assistant — $61,970
• Dental Assistant — $58,580
• Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — $53,640
• Phlebotomist — $52,560
• Massage Therapist — $51,980
• Nursing Assistant — $47,510
• Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker — $46,990
• Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,320

Protective Service Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives — $163,810
• First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers — $160,450
• First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers — $135,040
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $111,460
• Detective and Criminal Investigator — $109,500
• Firefighter — $94,080
• Correctional Officer and Jailer — $89,730
• Crossing Guard and Flagger — $51,930
• First-Line Supervisor of Security Workers — $51,270
• Security Guard — $39,460
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $38,070

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

• Chef and Head Cook — $57,870
• First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $46,840
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $45,020
• Cooks, Restaurant — $44,230
• Fast Food and Counter Worker — $42,860
• Cooks, Fast Food — $42,210
• Food Preparation Worker — $38,480
• Cooks, Short Order — $38,480
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $38,460
• Dishwasher — $36,930
• Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — $36,350
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $36,110
• Bartender — $35,510
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $35,330
• Waiter and Waitress — $35,070

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $73,670
• First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $61,300
• Tree Trimmer and Pruner — $60,260
• Pest Control Worker — $48,420
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $45,110
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $41,450
• Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $38,730

Personal Care and Service Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers — $53,760
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services — $52,510
• Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $51,240
• Recreation Worker — $38,820
• Childcare Worker — $38,390
• Skincare Specialist — $38,180
• Animal Caretaker — $37,780
• Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers — $37,640
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $36,780
• Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $36,010
• Manicurist and Pedicurist — $35,340
• Gambling Dealer — $35,210

Sales and Related Occupations

• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $111,030
• Insurance Sales Agent — $80,940
• First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers — $78,200
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $75,250
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $71,910
• Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $70,870
• Real Estate Sales Agent — $59,520
• Sales and Related Workers, All Other — $53,590
• First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $52,590
• Counter and Rental Clerk — $45,120
• Parts Salesperson — $44,160
• Demonstrator and Product Promoter — $38,720
• Retail Salesperson — $38,100
• Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier — $38,060
• Cashier — $36,790

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

• Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $87,910
• Public Safety Telecommunicator — $79,610
• First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $77,350
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk — $65,810
• Postal Service Mail Carrier — $64,250
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — $64,060
• Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $63,240
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $62,400
• Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk — $60,740
• Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators — $60,200
• Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $59,470
• Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — $58,610
• Billing and Posting Clerk — $58,190
• Loan Interviewer and Clerk — $58,080
• Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $57,730
• Information and Record Clerks, All Other — $57,600
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $56,840
• Bill and Account Collector — $55,290
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $55,020
• Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan — $51,620
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — $50,550
• Customer Service Representative — $49,940
• Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — $49,780
• File Clerk — $49,040
• Office Clerks, General — $48,940
• Teller — $47,690
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $47,660
• Library Assistants, Clerical — $46,980
• Data Entry Keyer — $46,970
• Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk — $45,240
• Receptionist and Information Clerk — $45,140
• Courier and Messenger — $44,760
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $38,540

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse — $36,520

Construction and Extraction Occupations

• Construction and Building Inspector — $103,980
• First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $96,860
• Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $91,650
• Structural Iron and Steel Worker — $77,760
• Electrician — $74,830
• Sheet Metal Worker — $74,820
• Carpenter — $74,440
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $65,210
• Highway Maintenance Worker — $63,880
• Glazier — $63,580
• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer — $63,540
• Roofer — $63,320
• Plasterer and Stucco Mason — $62,600
• Construction Laborer — $60,560
• Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher — $60,240
• Solar Photovoltaic Installer — $59,930
• Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $59,510
• Tile and Stone Setter — $56,250
• Hazardous Materials Removal Worker — $50,490

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

• Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer — $127,160
• Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer — $96,880
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $92,680
• Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician — $82,420
• Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $77,630
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $76,800
• Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers — $73,990
• Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $72,660
• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $72,020
• Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer — $70,830
• Medical Equipment Repairer — $67,270
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $66,670
• Automotive Body and Related Repairer — $63,020
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $56,570
• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers — $51,240
• Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $49,610
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers — $42,430
• Tire Repairer and Changer — $38,330

Production Occupations

• Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator — $99,840
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator — $85,950
• First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $78,680
• Machinist — $57,900
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $57,290
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $54,450
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $52,750
• Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $51,270
• Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter — $51,020
• Butcher and Meat Cutter — $47,820
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $46,780
• Printing Press Operator — $46,440
• Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $46,180
• Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $45,750
• Helpers--Production Worker — $44,910
• Baker — $42,910
• Production Workers, All Other — $40,900
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker — $38,080
• Food Batchmaker — $37,990

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

• Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — $70,680
• Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector — $65,950
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $63,240
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $60,810
• Bus Drivers, School — $60,390
• Driver/Sales Worker — $48,860
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $47,570
• Light Truck Driver — $46,340
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $45,930
• Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $43,410
• Stocker and Order Filler — $43,200
• Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant — $39,610
• Material Moving Workers, All Other — $38,250
• Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $37,700
• Packers and Packagers, Hand — $37,450
• Parking Attendant — $36,610

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