Highest paying jobs in Fresno, CA

The best paying occupations in the Fresno, CA metro area, ranked by median annual wage. Metro wage estimates are suppressed more often than state ones — BLS withholds any figure that too few local employers report — so an occupation missing here simply has no published local estimate.

Cost of living: prices here run 2.2% above the national average (2024).

Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025

#	Occupation	MedianFresno, CA	10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker	Employed
1	PsychiatristsDoctoral or professional degree	$315,470	$154,970 – $410,870	140
2	Physicians, All OtherDoctoral or professional degree	$315,390	$77,790 – $399,980	450
3	Pediatricians, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree	$289,290	$77,030 – $372,460	410
4	Obstetricians and GynecologistsDoctoral or professional degree	$287,490	$205,860 – $436,930	—
5	Family Medicine PhysiciansDoctoral or professional degree	$277,650	$111,400 – $415,150	320
6	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherMaster's degree	$209,100	$84,200 – $322,940	70
7	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersBachelor's degree	$195,310	$117,080 – $423,020	80
8	Chief ExecutivesBachelor's degree	$188,930	$92,400 – $402,570	700
9	Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree	$188,510	$107,990 – $285,670	340
10	Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree	$175,530	$118,850 – $216,060	190
11	PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree	$169,160	$128,300 – $211,110	890
12	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$167,160	$76,440 – $173,810	70
13	Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree	$166,570	$129,300 – $212,320	570
14	Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsAssociate's degree	$163,380	$139,730 – $184,630	50
15	LawyersDoctoral or professional degree	$162,680	$75,370 – $284,670	1,570
16	Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree	$157,470	$97,030 – $235,640	90
17	VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree	$157,460	$70,610 – $246,540	170
18	Physician AssistantsMaster's degree	$155,440	$64,400 – $206,250	360
19	Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree	$148,650	$105,410 – $228,200	650
20	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayPostsecondary nondegree award	$145,530	$97,490 – $145,530	40
21	Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$144,170	$85,800 – $172,740	50
22	Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree	$143,180	$89,920 – $211,600	400
23	Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree	$139,990	$85,530 – $268,700	430
24	Power Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$138,930	$63,590 – $178,150	130
25	Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$138,680	$78,890 – $172,270	100
26	Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$138,400	$67,640 – $317,050	140
27	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$137,850	$72,010 – $160,250	60
28	English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$137,730	$100,240 – $198,130	200
29	Financial ManagersBachelor's degree	$137,650	$85,970 – $256,400	1,370
30	Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsDoctoral or professional degree	$137,080	$99,270 – $154,300	360
31	OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree	$136,730	$100,760 – $212,520	100
32	Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$136,730	$88,970 – $161,500	80
33	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$136,710	$74,900 – $167,010	30
34	Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree	$136,130	$72,730 – $246,820	1,750
35	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree	$135,970	$66,610 – $171,190	170
36	Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$135,890	$86,730 – $165,890	100
37	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$135,080	$61,090 – $162,860	110
38	Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree	$134,780	$83,520 – $179,540	400
39	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryMaster's degree	$134,720	$83,500 – $179,080	1,190
40	Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$134,150	$86,140 – $157,770	230
41	Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$133,490	$80,040 – $174,020	150
42	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorHigh school diploma or equivalent	$132,360	$66,130 – $137,030	100
43	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$131,790	$114,620 – $153,200	350
44	Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$130,790	$79,790 – $163,130	40
45	Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree	$130,290	$60,000 – $171,240	40
46	Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$129,520	$76,140 – $171,920	100
47	Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsDoctoral or professional degree	$129,120	$54,140 – $162,360	280
48	Software DevelopersBachelor's degree	$129,060	$78,060 – $175,410	740
49	Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$128,820	$76,450 – $179,460	30
50	Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree	$128,550	$95,550 – $164,540	50

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