Median DOL Salary
$104,679
Total DOL Filings
260
Companies Hiring
141
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Auburn, WA$104,679
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Auburn, WA is 71.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Auburn
Highest-Paying Occupations in Auburn
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $166,400 | -15.9% | 5 |
| Pharmacists | $120,900 | -23% | 6 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $113,651 | -28.3% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $87,360 | -14.5% | 9 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,076 | -47.9% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $49,200 | -47.8% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Washington
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 Washington.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $228,170 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $221,990 | 2,590 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,780 | 640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,420 | 18,310 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $206,320 | 510 |
| Dentists, General | $197,950 | 3,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,080 | 6,140 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $179,640 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $178,270 | 3,070 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,070 | 1,370 |
Salary Trend in Auburn, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Auburn, WA has a cost of living index of 114.6, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,260 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $166,400 | $145,201 |
| Pharmacists | $120,900 | $105,497 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $113,651 | $99,172 |
| Physical Therapists | $87,360 | $76,230 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,076 | $43,696 |
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.