Median DOL Salary
$65,465
Total DOL Filings
342
Companies Hiring
165
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Compton, CA$65,465
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Compton, CA is 7.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Compton
Highest-Paying Occupations in Compton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $70,574 | -36.5% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,054 | -43.1% | 6 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $60,278 | -48% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $57,699 | -43.5% | 9 |
| Logisticians | $57,699 | -36.6% | 23 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $56,805 | -41.4% | 5 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $52,603 | -6.2% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,736 | -50.5% | 32 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $43,900 | -14.7% | 10 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $42,000 | -54.7% | 25 |
| Graphic Designers | $34,913 | -54.3% | 12 |
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 Compton, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Compton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $70,574 | $50,956 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,054 | $50,581 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $60,278 | $43,522 |
| Management Analysts | $57,699 | $41,660 |
| Logisticians | $57,699 | $41,660 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Compton, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Compton, 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.