Median DOL Salary
$69,463
Total DOL Filings
834
Companies Hiring
423
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Buena Park, CA$69,463
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Buena Park, CA is 14% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Buena Park
Highest-Paying Occupations in Buena Park
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $103,000 | -18.5% | 7 |
| Marketing Managers | $89,096 | -50% | 10 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,650 | -25.6% | 13 |
| Industrial Engineers | $75,000 | -39.1% | 5 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $67,000 | -21.6% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $66,186 | -44.1% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $63,086 | -38.2% | 15 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $56,000 | -42.2% | 13 |
| Cost Estimators | $50,000 | -40.9% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $49,825 | -48.3% | 54 |
| Food Service Managers | $49,026 | -34.8% | 6 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,383 | -17.6% | 6 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $44,575 | -46.8% | 9 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $42,494 | -54.2% | 48 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $39,455 | -51.6% | 6 |
| Clergy | $38,022 | -51.2% | 9 |
| Graphic Designers | $37,981 | -50.3% | 6 |
| Office Clerks, General | $22,318 | -53.4% | 9 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $21,466 | -50.5% | 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 Buena Park, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Buena Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $103,000 | $74,368 |
| Marketing Managers | $89,096 | $64,329 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,650 | $59,675 |
| Industrial Engineers | $75,000 | $54,152 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $67,000 | $48,375 |
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.