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Wages by occupation in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $53,490 in May 2024, with 6,199,940 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, the median annual wage across all occupations was $53,490 in May 2024, with 6,199,940 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $235,930 for Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the lowest $33,360 for Gambling Dealers. The largest occupation by headcount is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 350,610 jobs at a median of $34,600. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists 29-1218 | — | $235,930 | $168,140 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 12,420 | $231,500 | $97,330 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 40,990 | $205,900 | $102,370 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Podiatrists 29-1081 | 370 | $193,510 | $34,590 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 24,260 | $191,410 | $119,550 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Midwives 29-1161 | 190 | $190,230 | $122,520 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 8,850 | $181,400 | $127,000 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | — | $179,990 | $76,770 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Commercial Pilots 53-2012 | 2,110 | $177,300 | $62,690 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 4,300 | $176,200 | $93,590 | $209,750 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 35,320 | $171,920 | $96,600 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 2,620 | $171,620 | $96,210 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 33-1021 | 2,220 | $171,390 | $99,370 | $211,870 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 4,800 | $169,590 | $134,890 | $205,820 | evidence → |
| Air Traffic Controllers 53-2021 | 670 | $169,230 | $62,170 | $221,890 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 32,970 | $165,340 | $87,630 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 6,400 | $164,510 | $126,710 | $212,380 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 19,180 | $163,100 | $89,150 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1051 | 670 | $162,980 | $78,980 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 8,890 | $161,970 | $94,840 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Petroleum Engineers 17-2171 | 300 | $161,320 | $85,760 | $198,640 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 500 | $160,640 | $76,810 | $179,400 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 12,390 | $158,450 | $74,300 | $203,840 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 4,710 | $156,210 | $86,510 | $220,200 | evidence → |
| Radiation Therapists 29-1124 | 380 | $155,360 | $115,010 | $183,170 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 54,650 | $155,330 | $93,670 | $210,600 | evidence → |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011 | 1,020 | $152,460 | $84,720 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Mathematicians 15-2021 | 40 | $149,150 | $145,640 | $184,720 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 1,120 | $149,070 | $76,110 | $218,960 | evidence → |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111 | 920 | $148,870 | $93,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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