Median DOL Salary
$84,773
Total DOL Filings
2,335
Companies Hiring
660
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Brea, CA$84,773
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Brea, CA is 39.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Brea
Highest-Paying Occupations in Brea
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,814 | -32.9% | 20 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,353 | -34.4% | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $130,000 | -1.1% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,000 | -32.6% | 19 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $110,000 | -14.8% | 5 |
| Sales Engineers | $94,000 | -30.4% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $86,840 | -38.1% | 31 |
| Financial Managers | $84,000 | -52% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,327 | -17.1% | 20 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $79,500 | -28.4% | 17 |
| Civil Engineers | $78,915 | -33.4% | 12 |
| Statisticians | $77,293 | -39.4% | 17 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $75,660 | -51.1% | 10 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $72,613 | +8.7% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $72,000 | -44.1% | 11 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,075 | -43.1% | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,974 | -45.4% | 36 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $64,000 | -31.4% | 14 |
| Sales Managers | $63,086 | -52.4% | 7 |
| Budget Analysts | $61,984 | -40.3% | 9 |
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 Brea, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Brea, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,814 | $102,393 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,353 | $95,562 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $130,000 | $93,863 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,000 | $86,643 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $110,000 | $79,422 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Brea, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Brea, 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.