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#50. Optometrists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $136,050 - #46 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 620 National - Annual mean salary: $125,440 - Employment: 36,690 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Columbia, SC ($228,340) --- New Haven, CT ($186,950) --- Evansville, IN-KY ($182,980) - Job description: Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
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#50. Optometrists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $136,050
- #46 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 620

National
- Annual mean salary: $125,440
- Employment: 36,690
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Columbia, SC ($228,340)
--- New Haven, CT ($186,950)
--- Evansville, IN-KY ($182,980)
- Job description: Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

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#49. Information security analysts San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $136,910 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 2,590 National - Annual mean salary: $107,580 - Employment: 138,000 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($147,160) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($136,910) --- Idaho Falls, ID ($130,620) - Job description: Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
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#49. Information security analysts

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $136,910
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 2,590

National
- Annual mean salary: $107,580
- Employment: 138,000
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($147,160)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($136,910)
--- Idaho Falls, ID ($130,620)
- Job description: Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

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#48. Construction managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $137,080 - #10 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 5,160 National - Annual mean salary: $107,260 - Employment: 285,640 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Napa, CA ($161,780) --- Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($154,800) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($153,490) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
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#48. Construction managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $137,080
- #10 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 5,160

National
- Annual mean salary: $107,260
- Employment: 285,640
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Napa, CA ($161,780)
--- Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($154,800)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($153,490)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

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#47. Computer science teachers, postsecondary San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $137,960 - #4 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 210 National - Annual mean salary: $98,680 - Employment: 32,230 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($153,430) --- College Station-Bryan, TX ($150,480) --- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA ($143,650) - Job description: Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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#47. Computer science teachers, postsecondary

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $137,960
- #4 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 210

National
- Annual mean salary: $98,680
- Employment: 32,230
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($153,430)
--- College Station-Bryan, TX ($150,480)
--- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA ($143,650)
- Job description: Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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#46. Education administrators, postsecondary San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $138,030 - #21 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 1,210 National - Annual mean salary: $115,200 - Employment: 140,880 - Entry level education requirements: Master's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Ithaca, NY ($205,810) --- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($178,210) --- Charlottesville, VA ($176,040) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
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#46. Education administrators, postsecondary

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $138,030
- #21 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 1,210

National
- Annual mean salary: $115,200
- Employment: 140,880
- Entry level education requirements: Master's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Ithaca, NY ($205,810)
--- Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($178,210)
--- Charlottesville, VA ($176,040)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

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#45. Emergency management directors San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $138,590 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 150 National - Annual mean salary: $84,310 - Employment: 10,210 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($141,820) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($138,590) --- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($122,610) - Job description: Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
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#45. Emergency management directors

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $138,590
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 150

National
- Annual mean salary: $84,310
- Employment: 10,210
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($141,820)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($138,590)
--- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($122,610)
- Job description: Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

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#44. Nuclear medicine technologists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $139,410 - #1 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 120 National - Annual mean salary: $82,080 - Employment: 17,510 - Entry level education requirements: Associate's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($139,410) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($136,650) --- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA ($135,660) - Job description: Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
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#44. Nuclear medicine technologists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $139,410
- #1 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 120

National
- Annual mean salary: $82,080
- Employment: 17,510
- Entry level education requirements: Associate's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($139,410)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($136,650)
--- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA ($135,660)
- Job description: Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

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#43. Sales engineers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $139,840 - #12 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 2,160 National - Annual mean salary: $117,270 - Employment: 63,780 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($163,860) --- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI ($158,140) --- Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($155,490) - Job description: Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
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#43. Sales engineers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $139,840
- #12 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 2,160

National
- Annual mean salary: $117,270
- Employment: 63,780
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($163,860)
--- Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI ($158,140)
--- Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($155,490)
- Job description: Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

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#42. Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $143,090 - #1 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 110 National - Annual mean salary: $88,790 - Employment: 9,960 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($143,090) --- Rochester, NY ($133,150) --- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA ($121,010) - Job description: Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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#42. Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $143,090
- #1 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 110

National
- Annual mean salary: $88,790
- Employment: 9,960
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($143,090)
--- Rochester, NY ($133,150)
--- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA ($121,010)
- Job description: Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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#41. Physician assistants San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $143,840 - #15 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 1,430 National - Annual mean salary: $116,080 - Employment: 125,280 - Entry level education requirements: Master's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Salinas, CA ($168,220) --- Waterbury, CT ($165,230) --- Portsmouth, NH-ME ($158,020) - Job description: Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
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#41. Physician assistants

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $143,840
- #15 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 1,430

National
- Annual mean salary: $116,080
- Employment: 125,280
- Entry level education requirements: Master's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Salinas, CA ($168,220)
--- Waterbury, CT ($165,230)
--- Portsmouth, NH-ME ($158,020)
- Job description: Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

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#40. Art directors San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $144,660 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 1,590 National - Annual mean salary: $114,490 - Employment: 40,950 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($147,070) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($144,660) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($142,260) - Job description: Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.
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#40. Art directors

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $144,660
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 1,590

National
- Annual mean salary: $114,490
- Employment: 40,950
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($147,070)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($144,660)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($142,260)
- Job description: Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design.

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#39. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $144,740 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 64,310 National - Annual mean salary: $114,270 - Employment: 1,476,800 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($157,480) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($144,740) --- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($140,930) - Job description: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
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#39. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $144,740
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 64,310

National
- Annual mean salary: $114,270
- Employment: 1,476,800
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($157,480)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($144,740)
--- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($140,930)
- Job description: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

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#38. Podiatrists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $147,070 - #24 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 80 National - Annual mean salary: $151,110 - Employment: 9,710 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA ($229,330) --- Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC ($226,260) --- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($221,380) - Job description: Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
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#38. Podiatrists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $147,070
- #24 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 80

National
- Annual mean salary: $151,110
- Employment: 9,710
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA ($229,330)
--- Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC ($226,260)
--- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($221,380)
- Job description: Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

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#37. Computer network architects San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $148,250 - #3 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 4,550 National - Annual mean salary: $119,230 - Employment: 159,350 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($161,950) --- Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($152,060) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($148,250) - Job description: Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
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#37. Computer network architects

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $148,250
- #3 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 4,550

National
- Annual mean salary: $119,230
- Employment: 159,350
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($161,950)
--- Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($152,060)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($148,250)
- Job description: Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

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#36. Economists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $148,980 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 900 National - Annual mean salary: $120,880 - Employment: 17,520 - Entry level education requirements: Master's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($153,610) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($148,980) --- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($142,580) - Job description: Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
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#36. Economists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $148,980
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 900

National
- Annual mean salary: $120,880
- Employment: 17,520
- Entry level education requirements: Master's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($153,610)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($148,980)
--- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($142,580)
- Job description: Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

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#35. Air traffic controllers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $149,020 - #6 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 410 National - Annual mean salary: $127,440 - Employment: 22,190 - Entry level education requirements: Associate's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA ($157,220) --- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI ($155,420) --- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($152,840) - Job description: Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
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#35. Air traffic controllers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $149,020
- #6 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 410

National
- Annual mean salary: $127,440
- Employment: 22,190
- Entry level education requirements: Associate's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA ($157,220)
--- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI ($155,420)
--- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($152,840)
- Job description: Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

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#34. Registered nurses San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $149,200 - #1 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 40,600 National - Annual mean salary: $80,010 - Employment: 2,986,500 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($149,200) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($146,870) --- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($142,140) - Job description: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
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#34. Registered nurses

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $149,200
- #1 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 40,600

National
- Annual mean salary: $80,010
- Employment: 2,986,500
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($149,200)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($146,870)
--- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($142,140)
- Job description: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

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#33. Radiation therapists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $150,950 - #1 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 130 National - Annual mean salary: $94,300 - Employment: 17,390 - Entry level education requirements: Associate's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($150,950) --- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA ($145,420) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($141,130) - Job description: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
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#33. Radiation therapists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $150,950
- #1 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 130

National
- Annual mean salary: $94,300
- Employment: 17,390
- Entry level education requirements: Associate's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($150,950)
--- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA ($145,420)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($141,130)
- Job description: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

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#32. Industrial production managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $153,910 - #4 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 3,000 National - Annual mean salary: $118,190 - Employment: 179,570 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($171,890) --- Florence, SC ($167,660) --- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($155,320) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
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#32. Industrial production managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $153,910
- #4 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 3,000

National
- Annual mean salary: $118,190
- Employment: 179,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($171,890)
--- Florence, SC ($167,660)
--- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($155,320)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

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#31. Pharmacists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $154,580 - #7 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 3,870 National - Annual mean salary: $125,460 - Employment: 315,470 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Madera, CA ($165,350) --- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($162,540) --- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($161,120) - Job description: Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
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#31. Pharmacists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $154,580
- #7 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 3,870

National
- Annual mean salary: $125,460
- Employment: 315,470
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Madera, CA ($165,350)
--- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($162,540)
--- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($161,120)
- Job description: Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

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#30. Personal financial advisors San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $155,960 - #20 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 7,740 National - Annual mean salary: $122,490 - Employment: 218,050 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Gainesville, FL ($206,120) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($169,850) --- Tyler, TX ($169,690) - Job description: Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
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#30. Personal financial advisors

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $155,960
- #20 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 7,740

National
- Annual mean salary: $122,490
- Employment: 218,050
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Gainesville, FL ($206,120)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($169,850)
--- Tyler, TX ($169,690)
- Job description: Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.

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#29. Medical and health services managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $156,050 - #5 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 6,650 National - Annual mean salary: $118,800 - Employment: 402,540 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($174,010) --- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($171,430) --- Madera, CA ($168,090) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
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#29. Medical and health services managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $156,050
- #5 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 6,650

National
- Annual mean salary: $118,800
- Employment: 402,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($174,010)
--- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($171,430)
--- Madera, CA ($168,090)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

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#28. Purchasing managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $160,300 - #6 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 1,430 National - Annual mean salary: $132,660 - Employment: 70,960 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO ($181,240) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($172,300) --- Morgantown, WV ($167,740) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
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#28. Purchasing managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $160,300
- #6 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 1,430

National
- Annual mean salary: $132,660
- Employment: 70,960
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO ($181,240)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($172,300)
--- Morgantown, WV ($167,740)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

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#27. Nurse midwives San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $162,110 - #4 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 210 National - Annual mean salary: $115,540 - Employment: 7,120 - Entry level education requirements: Master's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($191,440) --- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($171,000) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($167,870) - Job description: Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
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#27. Nurse midwives

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $162,110
- #4 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 210

National
- Annual mean salary: $115,540
- Employment: 7,120
- Entry level education requirements: Master's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($191,440)
--- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($171,000)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($167,870)
- Job description: Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

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#26. General and operations managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $162,320 - #5 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 43,260 National - Annual mean salary: $125,740 - Employment: 2,347,420 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($183,170) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($175,990) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($172,370) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
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#26. General and operations managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $162,320
- #5 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 43,260

National
- Annual mean salary: $125,740
- Employment: 2,347,420
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($183,170)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($175,990)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($172,370)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Pixabay
#25. Computer and information research scientists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $163,330 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 2,330 National - Annual mean salary: $130,890 - Employment: 30,220 - Entry level education requirements: Master's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($170,890) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($163,330) --- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($150,090) - Job description: Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
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#25. Computer and information research scientists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $163,330
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 2,330

National
- Annual mean salary: $130,890
- Employment: 30,220
- Entry level education requirements: Master's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($170,890)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($163,330)
--- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($150,090)
- Job description: Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

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#24. Physicists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $164,420 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 130 National - Annual mean salary: $137,700 - Employment: 16,160 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($170,690) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($164,420) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($159,290) - Job description: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
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#24. Physicists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $164,420
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 130

National
- Annual mean salary: $137,700
- Employment: 16,160
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($170,690)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($164,420)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($159,290)
- Job description: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

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#23. Training and development managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $166,750 - #3 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 1,300 National - Annual mean salary: $125,920 - Employment: 38,710 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($178,590) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($167,570) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($166,750) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
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#23. Training and development managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $166,750
- #3 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 1,300

National
- Annual mean salary: $125,920
- Employment: 38,710
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($178,590)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($167,570)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($166,750)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

rawpixel.com // Shutterstock
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#22. Sales managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $173,450 - #8 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 13,410 National - Annual mean salary: $147,580 - Employment: 390,170 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($207,070) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($202,700) --- Trenton, NJ ($186,960) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
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#22. Sales managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $173,450
- #8 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 13,410

National
- Annual mean salary: $147,580
- Employment: 390,170
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($207,070)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($202,700)
--- Trenton, NJ ($186,960)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

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#21. Human resources managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $174,710 - #4 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 5,360 National - Annual mean salary: $134,580 - Employment: 156,600 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($194,040) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($183,890) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($179,870) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
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#21. Human resources managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $174,710
- #4 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 5,360

National
- Annual mean salary: $134,580
- Employment: 156,600
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($194,040)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($183,890)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($179,870)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

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#20. Dentists, general San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $177,420 - #144 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 1,770 National - Annual mean salary: $180,830 - Employment: 95,920 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($286,540) --- North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL ($278,790) --- Portland-South Portland, ME ($278,390) - Job description: Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
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#20. Dentists, general

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $177,420
- #144 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 1,770

National
- Annual mean salary: $180,830
- Employment: 95,920
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Dover-Durham, NH-ME ($286,540)
--- North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL ($278,790)
--- Portland-South Portland, ME ($278,390)
- Job description: Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Canva
#19. Nurse practitioners San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $177,800 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 2,080 National - Annual mean salary: $114,510 - Employment: 211,280 - Entry level education requirements: Master's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($188,070) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($177,800) --- Salinas, CA ($155,310) - Job description: Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
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#19. Nurse practitioners

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $177,800
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 2,080

National
- Annual mean salary: $114,510
- Employment: 211,280
- Entry level education requirements: Master's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($188,070)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($177,800)
--- Salinas, CA ($155,310)
- Job description: Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

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#18. Compensation and benefits managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $180,840 - #3 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 520 National - Annual mean salary: $137,160 - Employment: 16,340 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($194,810) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($184,050) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($180,840) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.
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#18. Compensation and benefits managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $180,840
- #3 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 520

National
- Annual mean salary: $137,160
- Employment: 16,340
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($194,810)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($184,050)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($180,840)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Pixabay
#17. Advertising and promotions managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $181,540 - #3 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 610 National - Annual mean salary: $147,560 - Employment: 22,490 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Boulder, CO ($220,420) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($185,490) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($181,540) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
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#17. Advertising and promotions managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $181,540
- #3 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 610

National
- Annual mean salary: $147,560
- Employment: 22,490
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Boulder, CO ($220,420)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($185,490)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($181,540)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Pixabay
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#16. First-line supervisors of police and detectives San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $182,810 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 560 National - Annual mean salary: $97,180 - Employment: 122,310 - Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($200,090) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($182,810) --- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($182,720) - Job description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
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#16. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $182,810
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 560

National
- Annual mean salary: $97,180
- Employment: 122,310
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($200,090)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($182,810)
--- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA ($182,720)
- Job description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Canva
#15. First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $187,890 - #1 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 350 National - Annual mean salary: $83,170 - Employment: 69,000 - Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($187,890) --- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($181,340) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($176,050) - Job description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
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#15. First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $187,890
- #1 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 350

National
- Annual mean salary: $83,170
- Employment: 69,000
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($187,890)
--- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($181,340)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($176,050)
- Job description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

U.S. Air Force
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#14. Financial managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $191,380 - #4 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 19,310 National - Annual mean salary: $151,510 - Employment: 653,080 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($214,670) --- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($210,180) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($192,310) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
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#14. Financial managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $191,380
- #4 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 19,310

National
- Annual mean salary: $151,510
- Employment: 653,080
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($214,670)
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($210,180)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($192,310)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

Canva
#13. Architectural and engineering managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $193,050 - #5 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 6,550 National - Annual mean salary: $158,100 - Employment: 195,900 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($226,920) --- Amarillo, TX ($199,940) --- Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL ($198,610) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
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#13. Architectural and engineering managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $193,050
- #5 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 6,550

National
- Annual mean salary: $158,100
- Employment: 195,900
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($226,920)
--- Amarillo, TX ($199,940)
--- Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL ($198,610)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Pixabay
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#12. Marketing managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $196,260 - #3 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 11,350 National - Annual mean salary: $154,470 - Employment: 270,200 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($213,180) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($211,210) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($196,260) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
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#12. Marketing managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $196,260
- #3 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 11,350

National
- Annual mean salary: $154,470
- Employment: 270,200
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($213,180)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($211,210)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($196,260)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

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#11. Lawyers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $201,920 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 16,740 National - Annual mean salary: $148,910 - Employment: 658,120 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($231,610) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($201,920) --- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($186,070) - Job description: Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
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#11. Lawyers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $201,920
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 16,740

National
- Annual mean salary: $148,910
- Employment: 658,120
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($231,610)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($201,920)
--- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($186,070)
- Job description: Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

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#10. Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $211,940 - #1 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 280 National - Annual mean salary: $131,850 - Employment: 28,550 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($211,940) --- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($210,160) --- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL ($185,950) - Job description: Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
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#10. Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $211,940
- #1 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 280

National
- Annual mean salary: $131,850
- Employment: 28,550
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($211,940)
--- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($210,160)
--- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL ($185,950)
- Job description: Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

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#9. Computer and information systems managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $212,480 - #2 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 23,830 National - Annual mean salary: $161,730 - Employment: 457,290 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($235,040) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($212,480) --- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($201,320) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
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#9. Computer and information systems managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $212,480
- #2 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 23,830

National
- Annual mean salary: $161,730
- Employment: 457,290
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($235,040)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($212,480)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($201,320)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

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#8. Family medicine physicians San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $214,810 - #148 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 1,960 National - Annual mean salary: $214,370 - Employment: 98,590 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA ($309,800) --- Napa, CA ($302,040) --- Gadsden, AL ($292,110) - Job description: Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
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#8. Family medicine physicians

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $214,810
- #148 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 1,960

National
- Annual mean salary: $214,370
- Employment: 98,590
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA ($309,800)
--- Napa, CA ($302,040)
--- Gadsden, AL ($292,110)
- Job description: Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Canva
#7. Natural sciences managers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $221,460 - #1 highest pay among all metros - Employment: data not available National - Annual mean salary: $154,930 - Employment: 75,870 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($221,460) --- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO ($214,020) --- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($205,120) - Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
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#7. Natural sciences managers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $221,460
- #1 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: data not available

National
- Annual mean salary: $154,930
- Employment: 75,870
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($221,460)
--- Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO ($214,020)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($205,120)
- Job description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

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#6. Chief executives San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $234,160 - #35 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 5,850 National - Annual mean salary: $197,840 - Employment: 202,360 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($293,000) --- Midland, TX ($269,360) --- Sioux Falls, SD ($263,770) - Job description: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
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#6. Chief executives

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $234,160
- #35 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 5,850

National
- Annual mean salary: $197,840
- Employment: 202,360
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($293,000)
--- Midland, TX ($269,360)
--- Sioux Falls, SD ($263,770)
- Job description: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

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#5. Pediatricians, general San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $235,190 - #10 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 370 National - Annual mean salary: $184,570 - Employment: 27,550 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($280,860) --- State College, PA ($275,730) --- Salt Lake City, UT ($275,610) - Job description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.
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#5. Pediatricians, general

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $235,190
- #10 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 370

National
- Annual mean salary: $184,570
- Employment: 27,550
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($280,860)
--- State College, PA ($275,730)
--- Salt Lake City, UT ($275,610)
- Job description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.

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#4. General internal medicine physicians San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $239,360 - #39 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 50 National - Annual mean salary: $210,960 - Employment: 50,600 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Rochester, MN ($315,830) --- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($314,080) --- Wichita Falls, TX ($311,260) - Job description: Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
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#4. General internal medicine physicians

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $239,360
- #39 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 50

National
- Annual mean salary: $210,960
- Employment: 50,600
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Rochester, MN ($315,830)
--- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($314,080)
--- Wichita Falls, TX ($311,260)
- Job description: Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.

Canva
#3. Surgeons, except ophthalmologists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $250,590 - #59 highest pay among all metros - Employment: data not available National - Annual mean salary: $251,650 - Employment: 37,900 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($305,480) --- Akron, OH ($297,710) --- Lincoln, NE ($296,150) - Job description: Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
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#3. Surgeons, except ophthalmologists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $250,590
- #59 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: data not available

National
- Annual mean salary: $251,650
- Employment: 37,900
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($305,480)
--- Akron, OH ($297,710)
--- Lincoln, NE ($296,150)
- Job description: Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

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#2. Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $252,430 - #3 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 3,290 National - Annual mean salary: $186,870 - Employment: 83,550 - Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($259,010) --- Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL ($254,640) --- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($252,430) - Job description: Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
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#2. Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $252,430
- #3 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 3,290

National
- Annual mean salary: $186,870
- Employment: 83,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($259,010)
--- Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL ($254,640)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($252,430)
- Job description: Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

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#1. Psychiatrists San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - Annual mean salary: $254,480 - #25 highest pay among all metros - Employment: 300 National - Annual mean salary: $217,100 - Employment: 25,540 - Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree - Metros with highest average pay: --- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($297,710) --- Santa Rosa, CA ($289,580) --- Kansas City, MO-KS ($287,220) - Job description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.
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#1. Psychiatrists

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
- Annual mean salary: $254,480
- #25 highest pay among all metros
- Employment: 300

National
- Annual mean salary: $217,100
- Employment: 25,540
- Entry level education requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($297,710)
--- Santa Rosa, CA ($289,580)
--- Kansas City, MO-KS ($287,220)
- Job description: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

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Stacker compiled the highest paying jobs in San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Source: https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Highest-paying-jobs-in-San-Francisco-16384685.php

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