Median DOL Salary
$93,153
Total DOL Filings
32,596
Companies Hiring
5,571
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Irvine, CA$93,153
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Irvine, CA is 52.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Irvine
Highest-Paying Occupations in Irvine
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $236,413 | +7.2% | 23 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $181,000 | +44.4% | 11 |
| Software Developers | $150,000 | -12.2% | 37 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,000 | -28.2% | 101 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $143,973 | -29.5% | 22 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,000 | -33.8% | 287 |
| General and Operations Managers | $134,279 | +7.2% | 72 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,000 | -4.7% | 7 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,547 | -2% | 28 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,951 | -29.3% | 136 |
| Managers, All Other | $125,000 | -26.8% | 32 |
| Financial Managers | $122,866 | -29.8% | 62 |
| Sales Managers | $120,000 | -9.4% | 47 |
| Art Directors | $116,100 | -13.3% | 24 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,500 | -31.7% | 10 |
| Veterinarians | $110,000 | -30.8% | 11 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,700 | -14.1% | 8 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $108,552 | -39.7% | 66 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,000 | -21.4% | 19 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | -18.7% | 6 |
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 Irvine, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Irvine, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $236,413 | $170,695 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $181,000 | $130,686 |
| Software Developers | $150,000 | $108,303 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,000 | $104,693 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $143,973 | $103,951 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Irvine, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Irvine, 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.