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💰 COL Index: 109 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Rancho Cordova, CA

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$55,835
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$51,272
model average ÷ 108.9 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$130,657
City 1BR Rent Reference
$2,123
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Rancho Cordova?

$55,835 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$55,835/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,653/month
Household income context$76,948

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 +3% vs national

Software Developer

$130,657
💡 Purchasing-power model $119,979
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $62.82/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 +3% vs national

Accountant

$88,378
💡 Purchasing-power model $81,155
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $42.49/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 +3% vs national

Registered Nurse

$88,368
💡 Purchasing-power model $81,146
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $42.48/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ +3% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$65,369
💡 Purchasing-power model $60,027
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $31.43/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ +3% vs national

Electrician

$63,193
💡 Purchasing-power model $58,028
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.38/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Rancho Cordova

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (108.9/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $130,657
2 Accountant $88,378
3 Registered Nurse $88,368
4 Elementary School Teacher $65,369
5 Electrician $63,193
6 Real Estate Agent $63,121
7 Heavy Truck Driver $54,507
8 Nail Technician $51,335
9 Cosmetologist $51,335
10 Personal Trainer $51,335
11 Chef/Head Cook $51,335
12 Auto Mechanic $51,335
13 Social Worker $51,335
14 Veterinary Technician $51,335
15 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $51,335
16 Pharmacy Technician $51,335
17 Dental Assistant $51,335
18 Police Officer $51,335
19 Project Manager $51,335
20 Graphic Designer $51,335
21 Data Analyst $51,335
22 Plumber $51,335
23 Loan Officer $51,335
24 Insurance Agent $51,335
25 Carpenter $51,335
26 Human Resources Specialist $51,335
27 Financial Analyst $51,335
28 Pharmacist $51,335
29 HVAC Technician $51,335
30 Physical Therapist $51,335
31 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $51,335
32 Firefighter $51,335
33 Dental Hygienist $51,335
34 Web Developer $51,335
35 Marketing Manager $51,335
36 Medical Assistant $51,335
37 Paralegal $51,335
38 Welder $51,335
39 Construction Manager $51,335
40 Security Guard $37,104

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Rancho Cordova salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.326×–1.539× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 108.9 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Rancho Cordova

🏠
1BR Rent
$2,123/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$2,653/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$529,975
📉
Unemployment
5.2%
💳
Median Income
$76,948
🎓
College Educated
33%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
109
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Rancho Cordova Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Rancho Cordova mean on this page?

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$55,835 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Rancho Cordova workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Rancho Cordova?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,653 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Rancho Cordova?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Rancho Cordova?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.326×–1.539× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Rancho Cordova

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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