Average Wages in California by Occupation (2024 BLS Data)
Median annual wages and employment by major occupation group in California. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.
The median annual wage across all major occupation groups in California is $73,072 as of 2024, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The highest-paying group is Management Occupations ($138,900 median) while Healthcare Support Occupations earns the least ($35,870 median).
Median Annual Wage by Occupation Group — California
Wages by Occupation Group in California (2024)
Click any column header to sort. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.
| Occupation Group | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Management | $138,900 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $94,040 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $136,030 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $119,470 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $96,250 |
| Community and Social Service | $63,250 |
| Legal | $129,280 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $65,650 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $77,490 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $119,990 |
| Healthcare Support | $35,870 |
| Protective Service | $55,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving | $37,540 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,370 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,660 |
| Sales and Related | $44,120 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,100 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,160 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,200 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,550 |
| Production | $46,860 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,300 |
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Data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Program, 2024 survey. Covers all wage and salary workers, excluding self-employed. Employment counts represent jobs, not workers. Wages are in nominal (current) dollars.
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