How much does a life make in Sacramento?
$64,240a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $30.88 an hour or $5,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.88
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,130Median: $64,240Highest 10%: $99,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| 25th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| Median | $64,240 | $30.88 | |
| 75th | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| 90th | $99,780 | $47.97 |
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 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,510 |
| Fresno, CA | $57,310 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $30.88 ($64,240 a year).
Do lifes make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $64,240 against $62,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,350, so Sacramento pays 18% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for life pay?
49 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,780 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.