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Average salary by job family in Santa Rosa
| Legal | $178,720 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $145,190 |
| Management | $141,070 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $123,290 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $110,190 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $103,890 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $95,950 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $82,550 |
| Construction and Extraction | $81,180 |
| Community and Social Service | $79,010 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $78,660 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $73,290 |
| Protective Service | $71,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $60,470 |
| Sales and Related | $56,580 |
| Production | $55,600 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $53,780 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $48,690 |
| Personal Care and Service | $48,250 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,950 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $45,140 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,050 |
Highest-paying jobs in Santa Rosa
- Physicians, All Other$342,000
- Psychiatrists$319,680
- Chief Executives$252,630
- Lawyers$248,950
- Family Medicine Physicians$246,910
- Commercial Pilots$218,810
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$208,020
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$201,640
- Financial Managers$181,760
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$181,340
Most common jobs in Santa Rosa and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 10,150 | $38,400 | $36,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,720 | $44,180 | $39,570 |
| Cashiers | 5,030 | $41,880 | $38,440 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,720 | $42,640 | $43,610 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,090 | $134,810 | $109,970 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,720 | $170,000 | $174,550 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,670 | $43,890 | $36,830 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,620 | $43,800 | $39,210 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,350 | $55,020 | $51,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,810 | $47,030 | $46,640 |
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Cost of living in Santa Rosa
Prices in the Santa Rosa area are 8% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 107.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $73,640 therefore buys what $68,322 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $796,761, 7.7 times the median household income of $102,840.
$796,761typical home value
$102,840median household income
107.8BEA price parity
485,642metro population
Take-home pay in Santa Rosa
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $42,660 | $35,615 | $2,968 |
| Median wage | $56,850 | $46,256 | $3,855 |
| Average wage | $73,640 | $57,817 | $4,818 |
| 75th percentile wage | $83,220 | $63,727 | $5,311 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in Santa Rosa
Legal5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$342K
- Psychiatrists$320K
- Family Medicine Physicians$247K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$208K
- Pharmacists$176K
- Optometrists$173K
- Nurse Practitioners$172K
- Physician Assistants$172K
- Veterinarians$171K
- Registered Nurses$170K
- Dentists, General$166K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$153K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$138K
- Dental Hygienists$137K
- Physical Therapists$136K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$132K
- Occupational Therapists$129K
- Respiratory Therapists$120K
- Chiropractors$106K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$103K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$101K
- Surgical Technologists$94K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$91K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$90K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$82K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Paramedics$76K
- Acupuncturists$76K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$74K
- Opticians, Dispensing$70K
- Medical Records Specialists$66K
- Pharmacy Technicians$64K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Psychiatric Technicians$60K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$56K
- Dietetic Technicians$49K
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$253K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$202K
- Financial Managers$182K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$181K
- Marketing Managers$176K
- Natural Sciences Managers$166K
- Human Resources Managers$163K
- Managers, All Other$161K
- Purchasing Managers$156K
- Public Relations Managers$156K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$156K
- Fundraising Managers$154K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$151K
- Industrial Production Managers$149K
- Training and Development Managers$144K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$143K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Sales Managers$134K
- Construction Managers$131K
- Administrative Services Managers$126K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$121K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, All Other$117K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$103K
- Social and Community Service Managers$96K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$93K
- Lodging Managers$92K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$89K
- Food Service Managers$85K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$67K
Architecture and Engineering15 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$160K
- Electrical Engineers$149K
- Environmental Engineers$139K
- Civil Engineers$123K
- Engineers, All Other$122K
- Industrial Engineers$121K
- Mechanical Engineers$120K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$115K
- Surveyors$106K
- Landscape Architects$103K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$94K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$85K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$83K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$82K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$152K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$122K
- Data Scientists$122K
- Information Security Analysts$113K
- Computer Programmers$112K
- Computer Systems Analysts$112K
- Web Developers$110K
- Computer Network Architects$109K
- Operations Research Analysts$106K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$106K
- Database Administrators$105K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$105K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$99K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$82K
- Computer User Support Specialists$78K
Life, Physical, and Social Science22 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$150K
- School Psychologists$129K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$128K
- Microbiologists$126K
- Urban and Regional Planners$124K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$120K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$118K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$114K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$108K
- Chemists$100K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$94K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$93K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$92K
- Conservation Scientists$86K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$80K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$79K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$78K
- Hydrologic Technicians$78K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$77K
- Agricultural Technicians$65K
- Food Science Technicians$61K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$141K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$118K
- Project Management Specialists$115K
- Management Analysts$110K
- Labor Relations Specialists$108K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$108K
- Accountants and Auditors$102K
- Cost Estimators$101K
- Credit Analysts$100K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$99K
- Compliance Officers$97K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$96K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$95K
- Loan Officers$94K
- Logisticians$92K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$89K
- Fundraisers$88K
- Human Resources Specialists$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$76K
- Tax Preparers$71K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$68K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media13 jobs
- Technical Writers$127K
- Art Directors$114K
- Writers and Authors$113K
- Editors$96K
- Public Relations Specialists$88K
- Interior Designers$85K
- Interpreters and Translators$83K
- Graphic Designers$82K
- Photographers$72K
- Audio and Video Technicians$62K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Floral Designers$50K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48K
Construction and Extraction20 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$109K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$102K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$93K
- Sheet Metal Workers$90K
- Electricians$86K
- Carpenters$83K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$77K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$76K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$72K
- Roofers$70K
- Glaziers$69K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$67K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$66K
- Tile and Stone Setters$66K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$66K
- Construction Laborers$66K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$60K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$55K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$107K
- Social Workers, All Other$102K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$101K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$95K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$94K
- Clergy$85K
- Health Education Specialists$79K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$65K
- Community Health Workers$65K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$62K
- Counselors, All Other$61K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$104K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103K
- Instructional Coordinators$99K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$97K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$94K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$91K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$91K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$90K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$89K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$86K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$68K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64K
- Library Technicians$63K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$62K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$50K
- Tutors$49K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$100K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$98K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$98K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$94K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$87K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$86K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$84K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$83K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$80K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$80K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$80K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$76K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$72K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$71K
- Millwrights$69K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$67K
- Home Appliance Repairers$63K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$63K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$61K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$55K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$159K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$136K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$126K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$119K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$98K
- Firefighters$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$50K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$48K
- Security Guards$46K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$94K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$79K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$78K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$70K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$68K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$68K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$63K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$62K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$60K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$60K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$60K
- Bill and Account Collectors$59K
- Procurement Clerks$58K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$58K
- Customer Service Representatives$56K
- Office Clerks, General$55K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$52K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$52K
- File Clerks$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$49K
- Data Entry Keyers$49K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$49K
- Tellers$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$43K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$141K
- Sales Engineers$122K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$101K
- Insurance Sales Agents$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$94K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$91K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$77K
- Advertising Sales Agents$74K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59K
- Travel Agents$56K
- Parts Salespersons$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$52K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$48K
- Retail Salespersons$44K
- Cashiers$42K
Production35 jobs
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$81K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$70K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$69K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$60K
- Machinists$60K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$55K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$54K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$53K
- Printing Press Operators$53K
- Helpers--Production Workers$51K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$51K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$49K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$49K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Food Batchmakers$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Bakers$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Sewing Machine Operators$42K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$42K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$219K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64K
- Bus Drivers, School$60K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$60K
- Light Truck Drivers$57K
- Driver/Sales Workers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$47K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$44K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$43K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Parking Attendants$41K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$64K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$55K
- Pest Control Workers$53K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$50K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$47K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44K
Personal Care and Service18 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$60K
- Animal Trainers$59K
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- Tour and Travel Guides$50K
- Concierges$48K
- Residential Advisors$46K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$46K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45K
- Recreation Workers$45K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Childcare Workers$44K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$41K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$39K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$39K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$57K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$49K
- Cooks, All Other$47K
- Bartenders$47K
- Cooks, Restaurant$46K
- Cooks, Short Order$46K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Cooks, Fast Food$44K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$44K
- Food Preparation Workers$43K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$43K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Dishwashers$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$40K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$40K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$87K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$65K
- Medical Assistants$64K
- Dental Assistants$62K
- Phlebotomists$62K
- Orderlies$60K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$60K
- Massage Therapists$58K
- Pharmacy Aides$58K
- Medical Transcriptionists$53K
- Nursing Assistants$50K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$47K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38K
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Salary in Santa Rosa: questions
What is a good salary in Santa Rosa?
Half of all workers in the Santa Rosa metro earn less than $56,850 and the average is $73,640. Earning more than $83,220 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Santa Rosa to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $76,258, because prices here are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 107.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Santa Rosa?
Physicians, All Other ($342,000), Psychiatrists ($319,680), Chief Executives ($252,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA (42220), all occupations and 418 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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