Jobs, pay and daily life in Sacramento, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Sacramento is a city in California with 535,787 residents. The median household earns $91,387 a year and the median rent is $1,846 a month, which is 24.2% of the median household income. It is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan area, where BLS counts 1,080,590 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 60,350 | 2.02 | $34,320 | $34,320 | $38,240 | -4% |
| Management Analysts | 25,600 | 4.10 | $82,990 | $61,320 | $113,940 | -19% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 24,910 | 0.93 | $42,860 | $35,170 | $47,450 | +37% |
| Registered Nurses | 23,590 | 1.00 | $171,460 | $100,630 | $218,780 | +76% |
| Retail Salespersons | 22,970 | 0.85 | $38,100 | $35,560 | $49,570 | +8% |
| Office Clerks, General | 21,340 | 1.25 | $48,940 | $37,370 | $72,550 | +9% |
| Cashiers | 19,910 | 0.93 | $36,790 | $35,350 | $48,640 | +12% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,560 | 0.91 | $45,930 | $36,650 | $57,930 | +14% |
| General and Operations Managers | 17,980 | 0.74 | $118,460 | $51,520 | $248,800 | +12% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 17,870 | 0.91 | $43,200 | $36,600 | $53,840 | +16% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,020 | 0.91 | $41,450 | $35,430 | $59,370 | +13% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 13,820 | 2.77 | $106,040 | $66,510 | $134,630 | +71% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,460 | 0.85 | $35,070 | $34,320 | $79,720 | -0% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 13,170 | 1.31 | $92,110 | $61,350 | $131,840 | +10% |
| Security Guards | 11,930 | 1.34 | $39,460 | $36,500 | $54,060 | +4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 11,510 | 0.64 | $49,940 | $37,710 | $75,470 | +12% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 11,110 | 1.13 | $45,990 | $37,940 | $58,030 | +25% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,960 | 0.76 | $60,810 | $44,000 | $81,030 | +4% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 10,480 | 1.09 | $103,390 | $60,980 | $117,100 | +62% |
| Carpenters | 9,730 | 2.09 | $74,440 | $45,640 | $114,760 | +23% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | 830 | 1.12 | $345,310 | $180,250 | $440,330 | +41% |
| Physicians, All Other | 1,270 | 0.53 | $308,280 | $110,430 | $490,350 | +16% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,570 | 1.03 | $193,970 | $134,080 | $257,340 | +13% |
| Lawyers | 7,620 | 1.45 | $178,540 | $80,540 | $284,610 | +12% |
| Pharmacists | 2,310 | 1.03 | $172,680 | $104,420 | $213,820 | +23% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,170 | 0.52 | $172,010 | $105,540 | $240,100 | +30% |
| Registered Nurses | 23,590 | 1.00 | $171,460 | $100,630 | $218,780 | +76% |
| Dentists, General | 970 | 1.12 | $170,500 | $121,630 | $266,300 | -0% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 680 | 0.90 | $170,010 | $124,590 | $289,030 | +2% |
| Chief Executives | 3,680 | 2.59 | $169,770 | $49,990 | $337,380 | -21% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 4,070 | 0.87 | $165,270 | $126,650 | $277,490 | -6% |
| Veterinarians | 830 | 1.42 | $165,260 | $87,220 | $294,620 | +27% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,610 | 0.59 | $164,270 | $98,100 | $303,070 | -2% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 610 | 0.98 | $163,220 | $102,130 | $188,300 | +69% |
| Managers, All Other | 3,910 | 0.90 | $163,130 | $83,620 | $255,850 | +15% |
| Financial Managers | 4,840 | 0.83 | $163,090 | $96,990 | $304,580 | -2% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,070 | 0.95 | $161,470 | $72,440 | $225,400 | +19% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 4,500 | 1.09 | $159,350 | $74,070 | $243,260 | +29% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,860 | 0.81 | $157,750 | $102,330 | $192,210 | +49% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,300 | 0.85 | $155,360 | $86,210 | $295,790 | +4% |
These figures are for the whole Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $59,750 (US $50,980); unemployment 5.0% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.9% |
| Public administration | 11.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 8.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.8% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.3% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 16.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 11.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,387 |
| Income per person | $43,869 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,846 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.2% |
| Median home value | $515,800 |
| Homeowners | 50.8% |
| Poverty rate | 12.2% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 106.7 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $59,750 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 13.30%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 37.6% |
| Born abroad | 24.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.0% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 | 48 | 92 |
| Feb | 9.9 | 50 | 94 |
| Mar | 11.9 | 53 | 89 |
| Apr | 14.1 | 57 | 50 |
| May | 18.2 | 65 | 23 |
| Jun | 22.7 | 73 | 5 |
| Jul | 25.5 | 78 | 1 |
| Aug | 24.8 | 77 | 1 |
| Sep | 23.1 | 74 | 4 |
| Oct | 18.5 | 65 | 30 |
| Nov | 12.8 | 55 | 60 |
| Dec | 8.8 | 48 | 118 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove | CA | 11 mi | 179,155 | $125,924 | $2,262 |
| Roseville | CA | 16 mi | 155,955 | $119,288 | $2,142 |
| Fairfield | CA | 37 mi | 120,785 | $101,895 | $2,266 |
| Stockton | CA | 42 mi | 324,980 | $78,627 | $1,635 |
| Concord | CA | 50 mi | 124,035 | $108,709 | $2,274 |
| Vallejo | CA | 54 mi | 124,268 | $90,171 | $2,073 |
| Berkeley | CA | 66 mi | 120,257 | $108,092 | $2,133 |
| Santa Rosa | CA | 67 mi | 177,090 | $99,060 | $2,152 |
| Oakland | CA | 69 mi | 443,575 | $102,235 | $2,008 |
| Modesto | CA | 69 mi | 219,215 | $79,891 | $1,690 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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535,787 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,846 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.2% of the median household income.
$91,387 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
5.0% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
California. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.