Median DOL Salary
$75,914
Total DOL Filings
444
Companies Hiring
157
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
La Palma, CA$75,914
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in La Palma, CA is 24.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in La Palma
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Planet Inc | 97 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 38 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| FRIENDLY FRANCHISEES CORP | 32 | $60,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 27 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Honeywell International Inc. | 19 | $115,000 | Other | |
| C & D ZODIAC, INC. | 13 | $69,500 | Other | |
| CJ America Inc. | 12 | $55,099 | Other | |
| Parsons Transportation Group Inc. | 11 | $85,800 | Other | |
| Siri Learning, Inc. | 9 | $96,907 | Other | |
| SMART TOOL SERVICES, INC. | 8 | N/A | Other | |
| CJ Foods USA, Inc. | 6 | $62,858 | Other | |
| INFOMERGY INC | 6 | $70,000 | Other | |
| PATNI AMERICAS INC. | 6 | $63,900 | Other | |
| TRAVELERS CLUB LUGGAGE, INC. | 6 | $46,259 | Other | |
| DOSHI & ASSOCIATES INC | 5 | $63,052 | Other | |
| Fisker, Inc. | 5 | $130,000 | Other | |
| ACI LAW GROUP PC | 5 | $76,130 | Other | |
| Stepping Stones School, Inc. | 5 | $45,490 | Other | |
| Leothundra Technologies LLC | 5 | $63,000 | Other | |
| Panda Express Inc | 4 | $64,701 | Other | |
| Element Inc | 4 | $77,646 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 4 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| PERFORMANCE MACHINE LLC | 4 | $86,520 | Other | |
| EVODC LLC | 4 | $101,070 | Other | |
| Advanced Coating Technologies, Inc. | 4 | $65,957 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in La Palma
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $92,000 | -34.5% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $72,324 | -29.2% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,851 | -46.3% | 14 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $60,050 | -46% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,600 | -47.5% | 21 |
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 Palma, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
La Palma, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $92,000 | $66,426 |
| Management Analysts | $72,324 | $52,219 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,851 | $48,990 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $60,050 | $43,357 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,600 | $36,534 |
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.