Median DOL Salary
$70,472
Total DOL Filings
3,625
Companies Hiring
440
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
La Jolla, CA$70,472
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in La Jolla, CA is 15.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in La Jolla
Highest-Paying Occupations in La Jolla
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,350 | -2.2% | 24 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,000 | -16% | 15 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,041 | -30.4% | 10 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,000 | -22.2% | 17 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,728 | -50.5% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,900 | -21.9% | 26 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,800 | -4.5% | 36 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | -27.3% | 17 |
| Materials Scientists | $94,598 | -28.1% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $93,974 | -33.1% | 5 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,300 | -28.8% | 13 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $88,000 | +6.5% | 6 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | -29.5% | 14 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,700 | -31% | 23 |
| Civil Engineers | $86,011 | -27.4% | 8 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,000 | -24.4% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $75,000 | -26.6% | 9 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $72,550 | -38.4% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,986 | -43% | 6 |
| Hydrologists | $70,100 | -41.1% | 11 |
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 La Jolla, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
La Jolla, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,350 | $94,116 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,000 | $93,863 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,041 | $89,560 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,000 | $77,256 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,728 | $75,616 |
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.