Median DOL Salary
$70,311
Total DOL Filings
560
Companies Hiring
354
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Garden Grove, CA$70,311
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Garden Grove, CA is 15.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Garden Grove
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXBON DEVELOPMENT, INC | 35 | $69,555 | Other | |
| Harbinger Motors Inc. | 35 | $138,245 | Other | |
| Informative Research | 18 | $96,000 | Other | |
| Investel Development LLC | 16 | $61,734 | Other | |
| LITTLE CHOPIN MUSIC SCHOOL, INC | 12 | $48,880 | Other | |
| Paul S. Joo, CPA, An Accountancy Corporation | 12 | $48,641 | Other | |
| GSK Solutions, Inc. | 12 | $86,000 | Other | |
| IIG Wireless, Inc. | 11 | $49,608 | Other | |
| IrisLogic Inc | 10 | $94,500 | Other | |
| INVESTEL RESORTS MANAGEMENT LLC | 9 | $60,000 | Other | |
| SCG America Construction Inc | 9 | $73,424 | Other | |
| Hycor Biomedical | 8 | $69,285 | Other | |
| Cerner Corporation | 7 | $72,640 | Other | |
| SPS Technologies | 7 | $108,184 | Other | |
| Peninsula Hotel Management, LLC | 7 | $56,056 | Other | |
| JPAK & ASSOCIATES, ACCOUNTANCY CORP | 7 | $47,902 | Other | |
| STANTON UNIVERSITY | 6 | $54,808 | Other | |
| THE TOWN NEWS INC | 6 | $35,360 | Other | |
| CHUN-HA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | 6 | $69,035 | Other | |
| EASYFLEX INC. | 6 | $58,438 | Other | |
| HAVEN UNIVERSITY | 6 | $61,200 | Other | |
| C & D ZODIAC, INC. | 5 | $69,500 | Other | |
| Bio-Med Services, Inc | 5 | $73,570 | Other | |
| Togetherbuy.com | 5 | $72,800 | Other | |
| OK International, Inc. | 5 | $80,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Garden Grove
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $165,000 | +31.8% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $78,478 | -36.2% | 5 |
| Dentists, General | $77,501 | -56.6% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $77,000 | -39.1% | 11 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $73,570 | -41.5% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $72,010 | -48.7% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $66,539 | -43.8% | 11 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $59,952 | -46% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $55,973 | -42.3% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $52,832 | -48.3% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $49,920 | -48.2% | 60 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $48,880 | +2.5% | 8 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $43,576 | -24.2% | 10 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $42,536 | -54.2% | 15 |
| Graphic Designers | $36,286 | -52.5% | 6 |
| Office Clerks, General | $26,811 | -44.1% | 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 Garden Grove, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Garden Grove, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $165,000 | $119,134 |
| Industrial Engineers | $78,478 | $56,663 |
| Dentists, General | $77,501 | $55,957 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $77,000 | $55,596 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $73,570 | $53,119 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Garden Grove, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Garden Grove, 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.