Median DOL Salary
$60,516
Total DOL Filings
94
Companies Hiring
49
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Altadena, CA$60,516
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Altadena, CA is 0.7% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Altadena
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRIKSHA LLC | 32 | $62,587 | Other | |
| Pasadena Unified School District | 7 | $60,900 | Other | |
| HDKARAOKE LLC | 6 | $38,720 | Other | |
| Acton, Inc. | 5 | $76,274 | Other | |
| PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL | 5 | $54,540 | Other | |
| CATALINA ISLAND CAMP INC. | 5 | $22,400 | Other | |
| BOCS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 4 | N/A | Other | |
| AVESON | 3 | $47,382 | Other | |
| Asena Advisors LLC | 2 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Community Club & Friends Inc. | 2 | $77,500 | Other | |
| BECKETT & BECKETT INC. | 2 | $73,995 | Other | |
| MALLCRAFT, INC | 2 | $72,800 | Other | |
| UNIFIED DISPATCH LLC | 1 | $85,750 | Other | |
| Donan Solutions, LLC | 1 | $90,294 | Other | |
| SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Avicena | 1 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Handian Corp dba HandianConstructionHandmark Srvc | 1 | $37,565 | Other | |
| ADVENTURELINK TRAVEL, INC. | 1 | $94,000 | Other | |
| RK CONSULTING, LLC | 1 | $115,000 | Other | |
| FIVE ACRES-THE BOYS & GIRLS AID SOC. OF L.A. COUNT | 1 | $57,990 | Other | |
| Synctree, Inc. | 1 | $70,000 | Other | |
| THE PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL | 1 | $61,799 | Other | |
| Upstart Network, Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | Other | |
| 3i INFOTECH INC. | 1 | $70,000 | Other | |
| BROCK LARSEN DESIGN, INC. | 1 | $40,810 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Altadena
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $54,792 | -44.2% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $37,440 | -59.6% | 7 |
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 Altadena, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Altadena, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $54,792 | $39,561 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $37,440 | $27,032 |
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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.