Median DOL Salary
$91,494
Total DOL Filings
2,670
Companies Hiring
841
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hayward, CA$91,494
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hayward, CA is 50.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hayward
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allure Labs, LLC | 101 | $67,082 | Other | |
| California State University, East Bay | 84 | $71,900 | Other | |
| Arcus Biosciences Inc | 71 | $124,630 | Other | |
| Farasis Energy, Inc. | 67 | $98,935 | Other | |
| Hayward Sisters Hospital | 66 | $74,880 | Other | |
| Illumina, Inc. | 53 | $105,498 | Other | |
| JB MICRO INC | 48 | $80,000 | Other | |
| RESOURZNET SOLUTIONS INC | 40 | $60,300 | Other | |
| Bristlecone Inc. | 39 | $96,163 | Other | |
| Plastikon Industries, Inc. | 39 | $85,000 | Other | |
| IMPAX LABORATORIES | 34 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Galey Systems Inc | 31 | $104,000 | Other | |
| Tesla, Inc. | 29 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Reflexion Medical Inc | 28 | $145,000 | Other | |
| Therm-X of California, Inc. | 27 | $90,251 | Other | |
| ALPHAVISTA SERVICES INC. | 27 | $66,747 | Other | |
| VINFORMAX SYSTEMS, INC. | 27 | $58,760 | Other | |
| Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. | 24 | $140,983 | Other | |
| A-1 REHAB & RECRUITMENT SERVICES | 23 | $87,360 | Other | |
| Predicine Inc. | 23 | $100,485 | Other | |
| Premier Rehab Services LLC | 22 | $73,403 | Other | |
| Kwan Wo Ironworks Inc. | 21 | $70,096 | Other | |
| W3Eye Inc. | 21 | $70,901 | Other | |
| Hayward Unified School District | 20 | $75,823 | Other | |
| United Foods International (USA), Inc. | 19 | $68,765 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hayward
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,560 | -20.9% | 12 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $150,200 | +21.3% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,000 | -38.5% | 13 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,000 | -29.8% | 13 |
| Sales Engineers | $122,500 | -9.3% | 8 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,636 | -13.3% | 17 |
| Materials Scientists | $103,730 | -21.1% | 7 |
| Chemical Engineers | $102,622 | N/A | 12 |
| Electrical Engineers | $93,642 | -33.3% | 33 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $92,581 | -40.1% | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $91,978 | -27.2% | 51 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $90,593 | -13.9% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $89,440 | -27.5% | 41 |
| Financial Managers | $89,232 | -49% | 7 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $86,611 | -31.1% | 16 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $85,980 | -33.4% | 8 |
| Compliance Officers | $85,342 | -7.6% | 8 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $85,000 | -35.3% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $83,637 | -32% | 43 |
| Engineers, All Other | $83,500 | -35.2% | 45 |
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 Hayward, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hayward, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,560 | $115,206 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $150,200 | $108,448 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,000 | $93,863 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,000 | $90,253 |
| Sales Engineers | $122,500 | $88,448 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Hayward, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Hayward, 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.