Median DOL Salary
$103,906
Total DOL Filings
67
Companies Hiring
61
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Austin, CA$103,906
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Austin, CA is 70.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Austin
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 10 | $151,000 | Other | |
| TSMC Technology, Inc. | 6 | $111,228 | Other | |
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | 3 | $120,578 | Other | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 3 | $154,800 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 2 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 2 | $125,000 | Other | |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | 2 | $106,434 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 2 | $114,587 | Other | |
| Yapstone Holdings, Inc. | 2 | $124,906 | Other | |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | 2 | $97,451 | Other | |
| Informatica LLC | 2 | $119,191 | Other | |
| Silicon Laboratories Inc. | 1 | $105,876 | Other | |
| MAGNUS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC | 1 | $60,000 | Other | |
| EMULEX DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING CORP | 1 | $90,180 | Other | |
| Electronic Arts | 1 | $123,600 | Other | |
| Lifesize, Inc. | 1 | $119,288 | Other | |
| RS SOFTWARE (INDIA) LTD | 1 | $66,685 | Other | |
| IGT Global Solutions Corporation | 1 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Sunpower Corporation | 1 | $101,306 | Other | |
| ENTROPIC COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | $111,047 | Other | |
| DEW Software INC | 1 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 1 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Salesforce.com, Inc. | 1 | $130,000 | Other | |
| ELAN INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY GROUP | 1 | $108,000 | Other | |
| SRI ERP CONSULTING INC | 1 | $60,040 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Austin
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $102,898 | -33.5% | 17 |
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 Austin, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Austin, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $102,898 | $74,295 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Austin, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Austin, 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.