Median DOL Salary
$103,778
Total DOL Filings
824
Companies Hiring
150
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Hercules, CA$103,778
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Hercules, CA is 70.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Hercules
Highest-Paying Occupations in Hercules
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,700 | -29.6% | 15 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,577 | -15.2% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $100,591 | -1.5% | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $89,500 | -29.2% | 5 |
| Chemists | $70,000 | -27.8% | 13 |
| Compliance Officers | $66,082 | -28.4% | 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 Hercules, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Hercules, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,700 | $107,365 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,577 | $79,117 |
| Management Analysts | $100,591 | $72,629 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $89,500 | $64,621 |
| Chemists | $70,000 | $50,542 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Hercules, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Hercules, 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.