How much does a life make in Fresno?
$57,310a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $27.55 an hour or $4,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.55
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $57,310Highest 10%: $93,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| Median | $57,310 | $27.55 | |
| 75th | $69,600 | $33.46 | |
| 90th | $93,470 | $44.94 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Bakersfield, CA | $87,180 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $86,450 |
| San Jose, CA | $83,160 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,180 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,670 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,970 |
| Oxnard, CA | $74,100 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,290 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,240 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,510 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Medical Scientist | $137,100 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $129,100 |
| School Psychologist | $123,900 |
| Geoscientist | $117,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $105,300 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $100,100 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $97,040 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,750 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,090 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $86,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $27.55 ($57,310 a year).
Do lifes make more in Fresno than the national average?
No: $57,310 against $62,280 nationally, 8% less.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,350, so Fresno pays 27% less.
Where does Fresno rank for life pay?
102 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,470 or more.
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.