Median DOL Salary
$110,590
Total DOL Filings
1,830
Companies Hiring
469
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Alameda, CA$110,590
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Alameda, CA is 81.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Alameda
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbra, Inc. | 171 | $106,000 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 163 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Exelixis, Inc | 114 | $174,442 | Other | |
| Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. | 95 | $131,560 | Other | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 91 | $100,000 | Other | |
| MBH Architects | 52 | $58,240 | Other | |
| Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. | 50 | $145,000 | Other | |
| AbsolutData Technologies, Inc. | 49 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Wind River Systems, Inc. | 49 | $111,696 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 33 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Velodyne Lidar USA, Inc. | 32 | $123,000 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 30 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| iota Biosciences Inc. | 28 | $150,000 | Other | |
| VF Outdoor LLC | 26 | $120,255 | Other | |
| BLUE STAR INFOTECH AMERICA | 24 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Kubayra Inc | 23 | $68,000 | Other | |
| 24/7 CUSTOMER, INC | 19 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Abbott Diabetes Care Sales Corporation | 19 | $150,868 | Other | |
| Webcor Construction LP | 18 | $96,034 | Other | |
| S&C ELECTRIC COMPANY | 16 | $111,900 | Other | |
| Science Corporation | 15 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Kairos Power | 14 | $134,083 | Other | |
| Jitterbit, Inc. | 12 | $141,669 | Other | |
| Scribe Therapeutics Inc. | 12 | $127,439 | Other | |
| Immidee, Inc. | 11 | $115,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Alameda
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | $250,000 | +93.6% | 5 |
| Construction Managers | $157,191 | +21.9% | 6 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,494 | -27.9% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,000 | -31.4% | 11 |
| Pharmacists | $140,483 | -14.9% | 5 |
| Fashion Designers | $140,324 | N/A | 8 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,000 | -22.5% | 20 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $137,500 | +9.4% | 14 |
| Sales Engineers | $128,319 | -4.9% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $125,500 | +29.5% | 17 |
| Electrical Engineers | $108,826 | -22.5% | 29 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $107,580 | -14.9% | 33 |
| General and Operations Managers | $100,000 | -20.2% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $93,997 | -26.3% | 24 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $91,686 | -40.7% | 7 |
| Compliance Officers | $90,480 | -2% | 7 |
| Materials Engineers | $90,000 | -29.4% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $85,000 | -16.8% | 25 |
| Engineers, All Other | $84,053 | -34.8% | 14 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $83,800 | -24.6% | 22 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - California
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for California.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,600 | 36,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $211,340 | 100,020 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $204,100 | 14,120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,810 | 30,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $201,510 | 20,750 |
| Lawyers | $197,790 | 92,580 |
| Nurse Midwives | $196,700 | 880 |
| Podiatrists | $193,510 | 930 |
| Physicists | $180,900 | 6,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $179,880 | 24,200 |
Salary Trend in Alameda, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Alameda, CA has a cost of living index of 138.5, which is 38.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $72,202 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | $250,000 | $180,505 |
| Construction Managers | $157,191 | $113,495 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,494 | $105,049 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,000 | $104,693 |
| Pharmacists | $140,483 | $101,432 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Alameda, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Alameda, CA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.