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Average salary by job family in Napa
| Management | $147,470 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $140,880 |
| Legal | $130,980 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $116,130 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $115,090 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $95,380 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $89,490 |
| Community and Social Service | $81,770 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $81,190 |
| Construction and Extraction | $79,770 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $78,790 |
| Protective Service | $77,460 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $73,210 |
| Production | $61,960 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $61,390 |
| Sales and Related | $58,500 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,470 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $49,810 |
| Personal Care and Service | $46,970 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $46,700 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,490 |
| Healthcare Support | $46,470 |
Highest-paying jobs in Napa
- Family Medicine Physicians$280,290
- Chief Executives$275,720
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$196,640
- Nurse Practitioners$188,720
- Pharmacists$186,750
- Medical and Health Services Managers$183,620
- Marketing Managers$179,310
- Managers, All Other$175,380
- Lawyers$175,280
- Physician Assistants$174,120
Most common jobs in Napa and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 3,520 | $43,640 | $44,370 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,900 | $40,520 | $34,320 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,150 | $45,630 | $40,780 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,930 | $45,100 | $37,130 |
| Cashiers | 1,540 | $41,240 | $38,500 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,440 | $44,010 | $45,410 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,410 | $140,150 | $106,680 |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,400 | $74,220 | $64,000 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,270 | $47,830 | $47,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,230 | $55,790 | $52,000 |
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Cost of living in Napa
Prices in the Napa area are 13% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 112.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $72,110 therefore buys what $64,067 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $890,662, 8.2 times the median household income of $108,970.
$890,662typical home value
$108,970median household income
112.6BEA price parity
136,070metro population
Take-home pay in Napa
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $43,120 | $35,967 | $2,997 |
| Median wage | $55,210 | $45,036 | $3,753 |
| Average wage | $72,110 | $56,863 | $4,739 |
| 75th percentile wage | $81,660 | $62,775 | $5,231 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Salaries for every job in Napa
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$276K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$197K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$184K
- Marketing Managers$179K
- Managers, All Other$175K
- Industrial Production Managers$165K
- Human Resources Managers$164K
- Sales Managers$156K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$151K
- Construction Managers$148K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$148K
- General and Operations Managers$140K
- Administrative Services Managers$127K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$125K
- Facilities Managers$122K
- Lodging Managers$121K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$115K
- Social and Community Service Managers$97K
- Food Service Managers$97K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$85K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$75K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical23 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$280K
- Nurse Practitioners$189K
- Pharmacists$187K
- Physician Assistants$174K
- Veterinarians$168K
- Physical Therapists$136K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$135K
- Dental Hygienists$132K
- Occupational Therapists$127K
- Respiratory Therapists$116K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$112K
- Recreational Therapists$109K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$104K
- Surgical Technologists$97K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$90K
- Psychiatric Technicians$79K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Pharmacy Technicians$71K
- Medical Records Specialists$65K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$65K
- Opticians, Dispensing$63K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$52K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations18 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$146K
- Project Management Specialists$119K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$114K
- Loan Officers$108K
- Management Analysts$107K
- Accountants and Auditors$104K
- Compliance Officers$95K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$94K
- Cost Estimators$94K
- Human Resources Specialists$91K
- Training and Development Specialists$87K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$86K
- Logisticians$84K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Fundraisers$83K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$79K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$71K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Urban and Regional Planners$132K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$115K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$112K
- Chemists$101K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$99K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$89K
- Food Science Technicians$63K
- Agricultural Technicians$63K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$129K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$104K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$101K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$91K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$72K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$58K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
Educational Instruction and Library17 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$130K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$108K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$102K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$97K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$91K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$91K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$88K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$73K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$71K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$60K
- Library Technicians$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$52K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$50K
- Tutors$47K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$102K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$92K
- Carpenters$87K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$86K
- Electricians$84K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$74K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$71K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$64K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$59K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Protective Service6 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$101K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$85K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$82K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$79K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$71K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$65K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$49K
Production19 jobs
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$85K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$76K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$74K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$67K
- Printing Press Operators$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Helpers--Production Workers$55K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$53K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Production Workers, All Other$51K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$50K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Bakers$46K
- Sewing Machine Operators$45K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$43K
Office and Administrative Support29 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$90K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$82K
- Bill and Account Collectors$73K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$68K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$68K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$67K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$67K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$65K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$64K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$64K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$61K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$61K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$60K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$60K
- File Clerks$59K
- Order Clerks$57K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$57K
- Customer Service Representatives$56K
- Office Clerks, General$56K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$55K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$53K
- Couriers and Messengers$51K
- Tellers$51K
- Data Entry Keyers$50K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$49K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$45K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$103K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$92K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$63K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$52K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Retail Salespersons$46K
- Cashiers$41K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Bus Drivers, School$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$68K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54K
- Driver/Sales Workers$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$44K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$42K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Parking Attendants$41K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$70K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$60K
- Concierges$56K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$47K
- Tour and Travel Guides$47K
- Recreation Workers$46K
- Animal Caretakers$45K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$43K
- Childcare Workers$43K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$42K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$40K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$39K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$57K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$50K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$49K
- Cooks, Restaurant$48K
- Bartenders$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- Cooks, Short Order$44K
- Food Preparation Workers$44K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$44K
- Cooks, Fast Food$44K
- Dishwashers$42K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$42K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$42K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support8 jobs
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Salary in Napa: questions
What is a good salary in Napa?
Half of all workers in the Napa metro earn less than $55,210 and the average is $72,110. Earning more than $81,660 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Napa to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $78,529, because prices here are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Napa?
Family Medicine Physicians ($280,290), Chief Executives ($275,720), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($196,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Napa, CA (34900), all occupations and 266 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
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