Median DOL Salary
$78,815
Total DOL Filings
47
Companies Hiring
16
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Arcata, CA$78,815
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Arcata, CA is 29.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Arcata
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt State University | 26 | $72,000 | Other | |
| California State Polytechnic University Humboldt | 6 | $95,004 | Other | |
| Cal Poly Humboldt | 5 | $76,008 | Other | |
| CALSTART, Inc. | 2 | $77,000 | Other | |
| MCKEEVER ENERGY & ELECTRIC, INC. | 2 | $61,516 | Other | |
| CONSERVATION STRATEGY FUND | 2 | $73,220 | Other | |
| Bencharong Thai House | 2 | $21,923 | Other | |
| XENDEE Corporation | 1 | $115,000 | Other | |
| UNITED INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES | 1 | N/A | Other | |
| ENDORS TOI | 1 | $105,000 | Other | |
| IDEAL POSITIONS LLC | 1 | $53,040 | Other | |
| Driscoll's Inc. | 1 | $125,497 | Other | |
| United Health Services, Inc. | 1 | $119,184 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Arcata
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,008 | -10.6% | 5 |
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 Arcata, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Arcata, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,008 | $80,872 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.