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Average salary by job family in Vallejo
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $146,530 |
|---|---|
| Management | $142,030 |
| Legal | $131,120 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $115,230 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $113,980 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $107,170 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $97,090 |
| Protective Service | $89,510 |
| Construction and Extraction | $80,760 |
| Community and Social Service | $80,350 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $79,620 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $76,960 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,310 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $60,930 |
| Production | $59,900 |
| Sales and Related | $52,520 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $52,340 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $49,310 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,790 |
| Personal Care and Service | $45,240 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $44,370 |
Highest-paying jobs in Vallejo
- Pediatricians, General$306,510
- Family Medicine Physicians$299,430
- Physicians, All Other$226,390
- Chief Executives$225,570
- Nurse Practitioners$196,780
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$190,930
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$190,270
- Natural Sciences Managers$187,300
- Dentists, General$185,560
- Registered Nurses$182,820
Most common jobs in Vallejo and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 7,850 | $37,200 | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,430 | $42,760 | $44,110 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,120 | $182,820 | $203,290 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,110 | $42,810 | $38,420 |
| Cashiers | 3,630 | $40,940 | $37,810 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,860 | $45,360 | $44,300 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,530 | $53,370 | $49,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,520 | $47,310 | $45,660 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,380 | $62,430 | $61,540 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,310 | $138,620 | $114,410 |
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Cost of living in Vallejo
Prices in the Vallejo area are 8% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 108.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $74,900 therefore buys what $69,046 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $576,614, 5.8 times the median household income of $99,994.
$576,614typical home value
$99,994median household income
108.5BEA price parity
450,824metro population
Take-home pay in Vallejo
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $42,870 | $35,775 | $2,981 |
| Median wage | $58,620 | $47,571 | $3,964 |
| Average wage | $74,900 | $58,602 | $4,884 |
| 75th percentile wage | $87,250 | $66,188 | $5,516 |
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 Vallejo
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical31 jobs
- Pediatricians, General$307K
- Family Medicine Physicians$299K
- Physicians, All Other$226K
- Nurse Practitioners$197K
- Dentists, General$186K
- Registered Nurses$183K
- Physician Assistants$183K
- Pharmacists$170K
- Optometrists$167K
- Veterinarians$165K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$161K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$159K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$150K
- Respiratory Therapists$134K
- Physical Therapists$133K
- Occupational Therapists$129K
- Dental Hygienists$127K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$124K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$113K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$104K
- Recreational Therapists$103K
- Surgical Technologists$103K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$88K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Psychiatric Technicians$76K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$72K
- Medical Records Specialists$71K
- Opticians, Dispensing$70K
- Pharmacy Technicians$63K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Dietetic Technicians$44K
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$226K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$191K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$190K
- Natural Sciences Managers$187K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$173K
- Financial Managers$172K
- Marketing Managers$168K
- Managers, All Other$163K
- Human Resources Managers$161K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$156K
- Purchasing Managers$153K
- Training and Development Managers$152K
- Industrial Production Managers$147K
- General and Operations Managers$139K
- Facilities Managers$138K
- Construction Managers$133K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$133K
- Sales Managers$131K
- Administrative Services Managers$130K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$127K
- Education Administrators, All Other$112K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$104K
- Social and Community Service Managers$98K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Food Service Managers$79K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$75K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering12 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$145K
- Environmental Engineers$140K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$133K
- Civil Engineers$122K
- Industrial Engineers$118K
- Surveyors$117K
- Engineers, All Other$116K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$102K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$99K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$87K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$79K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$142K
- Information Security Analysts$138K
- Computer Network Architects$126K
- Database Administrators$123K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$120K
- Computer Systems Analysts$118K
- Data Scientists$117K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$114K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$110K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Web Developers$105K
- Operations Research Analysts$92K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$89K
- Computer User Support Specialists$86K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$163K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$137K
- School Psychologists$129K
- Microbiologists$125K
- Urban and Regional Planners$123K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$115K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$108K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102K
- Chemists$92K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$79K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$78K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$73K
- Chemical Technicians$70K
- Biological Technicians$67K
- Food Science Technicians$62K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Labor Relations Specialists$165K
- Personal Financial Advisors$153K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$119K
- Project Management Specialists$115K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$111K
- Management Analysts$107K
- Budget Analysts$107K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$105K
- Loan Officers$104K
- Accountants and Auditors$99K
- Compliance Officers$94K
- Cost Estimators$94K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$93K
- Human Resources Specialists$92K
- Logisticians$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$92K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$87K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83K
- Training and Development Specialists$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$76K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Tax Preparers$63K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$174K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$140K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$127K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$119K
- Firefighters$100K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$65K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$63K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$49K
- Security Guards$47K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$40K
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$107K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$106K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$103K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$98K
- Electricians$89K
- Carpenters$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$76K
- Glaziers$70K
- Sheet Metal Workers$69K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$67K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$67K
- Roofers$67K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$67K
- Construction Laborers$66K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$48K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$113K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$108K
- Social Workers, All Other$100K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$98K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$94K
- Health Education Specialists$84K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$79K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78K
- Clergy$76K
- Counselors, All Other$68K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$66K
- Community Health Workers$65K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$56K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$108K
- Instructional Coordinators$103K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$95K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$94K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$94K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$86K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$85K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$71K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$68K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$60K
- Library Technicians$57K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Tutors$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair22 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$114K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$106K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$106K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$101K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$91K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$84K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$81K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$81K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$79K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$78K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$73K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$72K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$71K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$71K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$68K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$68K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$65K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$89K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$83K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$73K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$71K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$68K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$68K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$66K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$66K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$64K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$63K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$62K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$61K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$59K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59K
- Procurement Clerks$58K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$58K
- Word Processors and Typists$57K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$56K
- Bill and Account Collectors$56K
- File Clerks$55K
- Customer Service Representatives$55K
- Office Clerks, General$53K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$52K
- Order Clerks$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Tellers$49K
- Data Entry Keyers$47K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$47K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Production34 jobs
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$117K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$106K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$70K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$68K
- Machinists$67K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$63K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Production Workers, All Other$52K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$51K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Bakers$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$41K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$113K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$89K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85K
- Insurance Sales Agents$79K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$75K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$52K
- Parts Salespersons$50K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$44K
- Retail Salespersons$43K
- Cashiers$41K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$84K
- Transportation Inspectors$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$66K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$57K
- Bus Drivers, School$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Driver/Sales Workers$50K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$47K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$42K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$61K
- Pest Control Workers$57K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$51K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$58K
- Residential Advisors$57K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Animal Caretakers$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45K
- Recreation Workers$42K
- Childcare Workers$42K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$39K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$84K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$77K
- Medical Assistants$67K
- Phlebotomists$63K
- Dental Assistants$61K
- Pharmacy Aides$61K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$60K
- Massage Therapists$59K
- Nursing Assistants$51K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$53K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$50K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$47K
- Cooks, Fast Food$44K
- Bartenders$44K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Cooks, Short Order$44K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$43K
- Food Preparation Workers$41K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$40K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
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Salary in Vallejo: questions
What is a good salary in Vallejo?
Half of all workers in the Vallejo metro earn less than $58,620 and the average is $74,900. Earning more than $87,250 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Vallejo to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $76,750, because prices here are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Vallejo?
Pediatricians, General ($306,510), Family Medicine Physicians ($299,430), Physicians, All Other ($226,390).
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 Vallejo, CA (46700), all occupations and 365 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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