Median DOL Salary
$88,176
Total DOL Filings
766
Companies Hiring
403
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Huntington Beach, CA$88,176
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Huntington Beach, CA is 44.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Huntington Beach
Highest-Paying Occupations in Huntington Beach
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $160,000 | -10.2% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $137,384 | +9.7% | 9 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,524 | -36.8% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,000 | -43.2% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,595 | -21.5% | 15 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $81,835 | -12.3% | 12 |
| Management Analysts | $80,000 | -21.7% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $79,768 | -36.9% | 64 |
| Electrical Engineers | $76,731 | -45.3% | 11 |
| Engineers, All Other | $76,383 | -40.7% | 13 |
| Environmental Engineers | $75,800 | -40.6% | 9 |
| Art Directors | $68,598 | -48.8% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $67,000 | -43.4% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $65,200 | -41.3% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51,438 | -46.6% | 16 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $50,000 | -46.1% | 23 |
| Graphic Designers | $47,216 | -38.2% | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $45,540 | -46.1% | 15 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $28,122 | -36.5% | 9 |
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 Huntington Beach, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Huntington Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $160,000 | $115,523 |
| General and Operations Managers | $137,384 | $99,194 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,524 | $92,075 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,000 | $86,643 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,595 | $69,744 |
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.