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Careers in Vallejo, CA

Part of California.

Vallejo, CA’s regional price level is above the national average (index 108.479, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 5% · 204,695 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Pediatricians, General$357,320
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$306,500
  3. 3Registered Nurses$203,290
  4. 4Physicians, All Other$194,540
  5. 5Architectural and Engineering Managers$189,360

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Home Health and Personal Care Aides7,850 employed
  2. 2Fast Food and Counter Workers4,430 employed
  3. 3Registered Nurses4,120 employed
  4. 4Retail Salespersons4,110 employed
  5. 5Cashiers3,630 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Food Science Technicians5.46× national avg
  2. 2Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other5.37× national avg
  3. 3Roofers5.20× national avg
  4. 4Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers5.15× national avg
  5. 5Material Moving Workers, All Other4.68× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Pediatricians, General$329,391
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$282,543
  3. 3Registered Nurses$187,400
  4. 4Physicians, All Other$179,334
  5. 5Architectural and Engineering Managers$174,559

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see California state page.