Median DOL Salary
$121,337
Total DOL Filings
70
Companies Hiring
25
Cost of Living Index
116.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
La Plata, MD$121,337
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in La Plata, MD is 99.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in La Plata
Highest-Paying Occupations in La Plata
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $119,998 | -36.6% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,000 | -36.7% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Maryland
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 Maryland.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,490 | N/A |
| Physicians, All Other | $209,370 | 9,800 |
| Pediatricians, General | $208,160 | 510 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $199,990 | 160 |
| Podiatrists | $194,670 | N/A |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $190,370 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $189,330 | 2,190 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $181,320 | 390 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,570 | 15,120 |
| Ship Engineers | $170,630 | 100 |
Salary Trend in La Plata, MD
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
La Plata, MD has a cost of living index of 116.5, which is 16.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $85,837 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $119,998 | $103,002 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,000 | $56,652 |
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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.