Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in California
Cities and towns ranked by average annual wage, from highest to lowest. Ranked 429 cities with a population of 5,000 or more.
| #▴▾ | City▴▾ | Average Annual Wage▴▾ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menlo ParkSan Mateo | $306,270 |
| 2 | CupertinoSanta Clara | $283,190 |
| 3 | SunnyvaleSanta Clara | $282,733 |
| 4 | Mountain ViewSanta Clara | $253,831 |
| 5 | Palo AltoSanta Clara | $230,283 |
| 6 | Los Altos HillsSanta Clara | $230,072 |
| 7 | Foster CitySan Mateo | $222,900 |
| 8 | Santa ClaraSanta Clara | $187,316 |
| 9 | MilpitasSanta Clara | $172,861 |
| 10 | San JoseSanta Clara | $160,855 |
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