What is the average salary in Visalia, CA?
$57,490a year
Average yearly pay across 365 jobs with official data in the Visalia, CA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.64
- Jobs with data
- 365
- Workers counted
- 164,460
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $294,800 |
| Pediatrician | $262,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $226,500 |
| Dentist | $215,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $166,500 |
| Education Administrator | $163,100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $160,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $159,400 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Farmworker and Laborer | $34,800 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $34,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $38,600 |
| Cashier | $34,770 |
| Laborer and Freight | $39,960 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,990 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $42,080 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $51,530 |
| Registered Nurse | $125,200 |
| Teaching Assistant | $45,230 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$100,200
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$154,600
- Chief Executive$155,500
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$160,800
- Construction Manager$104,300
- Education Administrator$163,100
- Education Administrator$156,000
- Education Administrator$157,500
- Education and Childcare Administrator$73,100
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$76,820
- Facilities Manager$116,200
- Farmer$98,040
- Financial Manager$138,600
- Food Service Manager$64,920
- General and Operations Manager$98,600
- Human Resources Manager$142,300
- Industrial Production Manager$122,400
- Manager$130,600
- Marketing Manager$140,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$125,800
- Property$63,920
- Sales Manager$95,200
- Social and Community Service Manager$80,730
- Training and Development Manager$113,900
- Transportation$97,200
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$79,400
- Budget Analyst$97,970
- Business Operations Specialist$51,920
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$69,050
- Claims Adjuster$81,720
- Compensation$75,760
- Compliance Officer$73,860
- Cost Estimator$74,430
- Financial and Investment Analyst$96,850
- Financial Specialist$61,420
- Fundraiser$63,440
- Human Resources Specialist$74,050
- Labor Relations Specialist$105,900
- Loan Officer$75,770
- Logistician$77,700
- Management Analyst$82,750
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$66,330
- Meeting$58,520
- Personal Financial Advisor$123,900
- Project Management Specialist$95,770
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$77,020
- Training and Development Specialist$61,000
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$117,600
- Computer Network Support Specialist$74,220
- Computer Occupation$78,290
- Computer Programmer$121,700
- Computer Systems Analyst$102,200
- Computer User Support Specialist$63,590
- Data Scientist$97,870
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,270
- Operations Research Analyst$76,510
- Software Developer$126,200
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$98,890
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$68,470
- Civil Engineer$104,800
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,220
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$75,650
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter$70,400
- Electrical Engineer$124,000
- Engineer$98,570
- Industrial Engineer$101,900
- Mechanical Engineer$92,770
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$80,680
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$41,080
- Chemical Technician$51,360
- Chemist$87,570
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$99,580
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$77,390
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$80,360
- Food Science Technician$49,270
- Food Scientist and Technologist$89,050
- Forest and Conservation Technician$52,690
- Medical Scientist$129,500
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$84,510
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$57,800
- School Psychologist$128,000
- Urban and Regional Planner$102,200
Community and social service
- Child$61,040
- Clergy$64,240
- Community and Social Service Specialist$45,410
- Community Health Worker$63,960
- Counselor$47,280
- Educational$96,720
- Health Education Specialist$62,090
- Healthcare Social Worker$96,790
- Marriage and Family Therapist$69,100
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$64,540
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$77,550
- Rehabilitation Counselor$36,600
- Social and Human Service Assistant$50,300
- Substance Abuse$62,500
Legal
- Lawyer$150,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$64,380
Educational instruction and library
- Art$128,900
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,060
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$77,920
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$63,790
- Elementary School Teacher$98,430
- Instructional Coordinator$100,300
- Kindergarten Teacher$96,380
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$67,970
- Library Technician$48,200
- Mathematical Science Teacher$130,900
- Middle School Teacher$79,740
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$97,360
- Postsecondary Teacher$60,890
- Preschool Teacher$56,930
- Secondary School Teacher$97,610
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$44,200
- Special Education Teacher$107,200
- Substitute Teacher$56,040
- Teacher and Instructor$83,410
- Teaching Assistant$45,230
- Tutor$45,130
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$48,450
- Coach and Scout$49,710
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$108,800
- Floral Designer$38,700
- Graphic Designer$66,040
- Interpreter and Translator$66,000
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$45,070
- Public Relations Specialist$74,780
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$51,980
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$51,500
- Dental Hygienist$98,240
- Dentist$215,000
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$99,010
- Dietetic Technician$36,870
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$96,880
- Emergency Medical Technician$39,530
- Family Medicine Physician$226,500
- General Internal Medicine Physician$307,400
- Health Technologist and Technician$52,750
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$73,540
- Medical Records Specialist$59,420
- Nurse Practitioner$159,400
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$294,800
- Occupational Therapist$122,700
- Optician$50,590
- Optometrist$135,200
- Paramedic$63,840
- Pediatrician$262,300
- Pharmacist$158,100
- Pharmacy Technician$48,870
- Physical Therapist$105,200
- Physician Assistant$166,500
- Psychiatric Technician$76,700
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$98,610
- Registered Nurse$125,200
- Respiratory Therapist$82,030
- Speech-Language Pathologist$106,800
- Surgical Technologist$61,270
- Veterinarian$133,400
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$47,350
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,630
- Healthcare Support Worker$59,390
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$34,320
- Medical Assistant$47,140
- Medical Equipment Preparer$48,810
- Nursing Assistant$46,810
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$81,200
- Pharmacy Aide$37,400
- Phlebotomist$49,390
- Physical Therapist Aide$37,700
- Physical Therapist Assistant$79,440
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,410
Protective service
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$42,750
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,740
- Firefighter$65,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$124,900
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$90,910
- Private Detective and Investigator$47,970
- Protective Service Worker$43,090
- Security Guard$37,090
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$34,320
- Chef and Head Cook$57,600
- Cook$39,750
- Cook$41,820
- Cook$37,090
- Cook$37,940
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$34,320
- Dishwasher$34,750
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$38,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,370
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$35,350
- Food Preparation Worker$37,020
- Food Server$35,680
- Host and Hostess$34,510
- Waiter and Waitress$34,320
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$34,360
- Animal Caretaker$36,150
- Childcare Worker$37,190
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$60,040
- Hairdresser$36,570
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,120
- Recreation Worker$36,630
- Residential Advisor$42,920
- Skincare Specialist$44,910
- Tour and Travel Guide$41,870
Sales and related
- Cashier$34,770
- Counter and Rental Clerk$42,450
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$36,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$70,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$47,170
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,150
- Parts Salesperson$37,620
- Real Estate Sales Agent$47,110
- Retail Salesperson$35,990
- Sale and Related Worker$49,600
- Sales Representative$80,630
- Sales Representative$73,950
- Sales Representatives of Service$53,990
- Security$61,000
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$60,310
- Billing and Posting Clerk$49,410
- Bookkeeping$51,200
- Cargo and Freight Agent$54,430
- Courier and Messenger$39,600
- Court$51,150
- Customer Service Representative$45,480
- Data Entry Keyer$44,060
- Dispatcher$50,610
- Eligibility Interviewer$59,300
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,440
- File Clerk$45,660
- Financial Clerk$48,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$72,470
- Hotel$36,090
- Human Resources Assistant$52,590
- Information and Record Clerk$49,390
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$36,160
- Interviewer$50,040
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,750
- Library Assistant$46,690
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$56,950
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$40,830
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,560
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$43,940
- Office Clerk$46,190
- Order Clerk$49,020
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,890
- Postal Service Clerk$66,520
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,030
- Procurement Clerk$48,550
- Production$57,100
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$49,240
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$39,520
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,910
- Shipping$45,760
- Switchboard Operator$44,330
- Teller$45,350
- Weigher$39,120
- Word Processor and Typist$53,790
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$36,130
- Agricultural Inspector$57,540
- Agricultural Worker$37,280
- Farmworker$35,830
- Farmworker and Laborer$34,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$47,800
- Grader and Sorter$34,960
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$64,390
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,260
- Construction and Building Inspector$77,680
- Construction Laborer$47,700
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$46,600
- Earth Driller$58,670
- Electrician$64,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$79,460
- Glazier$56,310
- Highway Maintenance Worker$53,360
- Insulation Worker$37,160
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$48,330
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,530
- Painter$43,810
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$47,130
- Plumber$60,720
- Roofer$59,160
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$47,840
- Sheet Metal Worker$79,910
- Tile and Stone Setter$71,280
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$64,060
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,030
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,280
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$66,610
- Computer$49,060
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$94,120
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$75,470
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$105,800
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$47,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$84,430
- Heating$64,990
- Helpers--Installation$41,040
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,460
- Installation$43,430
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$50,580
- Maintenance Worker$55,750
- Mechanical Door Repairer$49,060
- Medical Equipment Repairer$63,140
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,170
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$55,290
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$71,700
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$83,860
- Tire Repairer and Changer$35,830
Production
- Baker$38,750
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,280
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$46,640
- Cleaning$49,440
- Coating$46,630
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$56,670
- Cutting$43,710
- Electrical$50,090
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$44,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,210
- Food and Tobacco Roasting$44,010
- Food Batchmaker$42,680
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$45,880
- Food Processing Worker$42,250
- Helpers--Production Worker$41,540
- Inspector$46,030
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,520
- Machinist$49,750
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$42,950
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,690
- Molder$43,360
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$42,130
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,730
- Printing Press Operator$49,680
- Production Worker$44,120
- Separating$58,490
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$76,580
- Welder$46,850
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$38,180
- Bus Driver$59,490
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,440
- Commercial Pilot$75,600
- Driver/Sales Worker$48,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,310
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,530
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,590
- Laborer and Freight$39,960
- Light Truck Driver$46,720
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$43,510
- Material Moving Worker$37,910
- Motor Vehicle Operator$45,290
- Packer and Packager$34,740
- Pump Operator$39,520
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$46,090
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,040
- Stocker and Order Filler$42,080
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Visalia, CA?
About $57,490 a year ($27.64 an hour): the average of the 365 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Visalia, CA?
General Internal Medicine Physician ($307,400), Obstetrician and Gynecologist ($294,800), Pediatrician ($262,300).
What are the most common jobs in Visalia, CA?
Farmworker and Laborer (21,420 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (8,220 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (4,850 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.