Best cities for a commissioner

The best cities for commissioners are Stockton, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and North Las Vegas, NV, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for commissioners vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for commissioners in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a commissioner or considering a move, this list of the best cities for commissioners to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for commissioners. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a commissioner. While the absolute best city for commissioners is Stockton, CA, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for commissioners in 2026

1. Stockton, CA

Total commissioner jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$136,398
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$85,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$216,000
Location quotient:	32.14

2. Las Vegas, NV

Total commissioner jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$118,323
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$72,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$192,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. North Las Vegas, NV

Total commissioner jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$118,173
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$72,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$192,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. San Francisco, CA

Total commissioner jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$137,178
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$86,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$217,000
Location quotient:	2.28

5. Henderson, NV

Total commissioner jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$118,157
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$72,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$192,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Seattle, WA

Total commissioner jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$130,004
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$84,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$199,000
Location quotient:	1.35

7. Los Angeles, CA

Total commissioner jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$132,203
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$82,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$211,000
Location quotient:	1.78

8. Reno, NV

Total commissioner jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$122,374
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$76,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$195,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Oakland, CA

Total commissioner jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$136,999
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$86,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$217,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Sacramento, CA

Total commissioner jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$136,956
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$86,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$217,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for commissioners

Stockton, CA
Las Vegas, NV
North Las Vegas, NV
San Francisco, CA
Henderson, NV
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Reno, NV
Oakland, CA
Sacramento, CA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a commissioner

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Stockton, CA	$136,398	$85,000	307,072	3
2	Las Vegas, NV	$118,323	$72,000	632,912	-
3	North Las Vegas, NV	$118,173	$72,000	238,702	-
4	San Francisco, CA	$137,178	$86,000	870,887	6
5	Henderson, NV	$118,157	$72,000	292,969	-
6	Seattle, WA	$130,004	$84,000	704,352	3
7	Los Angeles, CA	$132,203	$82,000	3,976,322	4
8	Reno, NV	$122,374	$76,000	245,255	-
9	Oakland, CA	$136,999	$86,000	420,005	-
10	Sacramento, CA	$136,956	$86,000	495,234	-
11	Fremont, CA	$136,570	$86,000	233,136	-
12	San Jose, CA	$136,281	$85,000	1,025,350	-
13	Long Beach, CA	$131,991	$82,000	470,130	-
14	Fresno, CA	$134,552	$84,000	522,053	-
15	Anaheim, CA	$131,917	$82,000	351,043	-
16	Santa Ana, CA	$131,864	$82,000	334,217	-
17	Bakersfield, CA	$133,340	$83,000	376,380	-
18	Irvine, CA	$131,807	$82,000	266,122	-
19	Riverside, CA	$131,740	$82,000	324,722	-
20	Jersey City, NJ	$115,918	$72,000	264,152	-
21	Newark, NJ	$115,860	$72,000	281,764	-
22	San Diego, CA	$131,500	$81,000	1,406,630	1
23	Brookhaven, NY	$117,025	$72,000	486,040	-
24	Chula Vista, CA	$131,483	$81,000	267,172	-
25	Islip, NY	$116,991	$72,000	335,543	-
26	Cleveland, OH	$96,218	$59,000	385,809	-
27	Hempstead, NY	$116,820	$72,000	759,757	-
28	New York, NY	$116,657	$72,000	8,537,673	8
29	Toledo, OH	$94,817	$58,000	278,508	-
30	Oyster Bay, NY	$116,817	$72,000	293,214	-
31	Columbus, OH	$94,766	$58,000	860,090	-
32	Norfolk, VA	$112,584	$69,000	245,115	-
33	Virginia Beach, VA	$112,740	$70,000	452,602	-
34	Cincinnati, OH	$91,889	$56,000	298,800	-
35	Detroit, MI	$96,140	$59,000	672,795	-
36	Albuquerque, NM	$95,542	$56,000	559,277	-
37	Chesapeake, VA	$112,309	$69,000	237,940	-
38	Tucson, AZ	$92,927	$56,000	530,706	-
39	Washington, DC	$116,085	$72,000	681,170	2
40	Boston, MA	$107,701	$66,000	673,184	2
41	Glendale, AZ	$92,743	$56,000	245,895	-
42	Chandler, AZ	$92,734	$56,000	247,477	-
43	Buffalo, NY	$112,352	$69,000	256,902	-
44	Gilbert, AZ	$92,703	$56,000	237,133	-
45	Phoenix, AZ	$92,699	$56,000	1,615,017	-
46	Anchorage, AK	$98,287	$69,000	298,192	-
47	Mesa, AZ	$92,655	$56,000	484,587	-
48	Scottsdale, AZ	$92,580	$56,000	246,645	-
49	Saint Paul, MN	$86,498	$54,000	302,398	5
50	Nashville, TN	$79,448	$47,000	660,388	-

Highest paying cities for commissioners

Rank	City	Avg. commissioner salary
1	Santa Rosa, CA	$137,968
2	Olympia, WA	$130,360
3	New York, NY	$116,657
4	Saint Paul, MN	$86,498
5	Round Rock, TX	$81,499
6	Sarasota, FL	$81,481
7	Chicago, IL	$80,526
8	Appleton, WI	$77,620
9	Saint Louis, MO	$71,616
10	Cheyenne, WY	$68,815