Median DOL Salary
$89,406
Total DOL Filings
470
Companies Hiring
208
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Chula Vista, CA$89,406
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Chula Vista, CA is 46.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Chula Vista
Highest-Paying Occupations in Chula Vista
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $104,322 | -15.2% | 12 |
| Materials Engineers | $98,384 | -22.9% | 27 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $98,366 | +5.1% | 5 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $95,950 | -29.7% | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $95,490 | -24.4% | 60 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $93,350 | -35.1% | 55 |
| Physical Therapists | $82,534 | -33.1% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $79,755 | -38.1% | 22 |
| Management Analysts | $75,000 | -26.6% | 7 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $70,000 | -25% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $53,622 | -42.2% | 13 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,000 | -50.2% | 13 |
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 Chula Vista, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Chula Vista, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $104,322 | $75,323 |
| Materials Engineers | $98,384 | $71,035 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $98,366 | $71,022 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $95,950 | $69,278 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $95,490 | $68,946 |
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.