Median DOL Salary
$92,722
Total DOL Filings
164
Companies Hiring
82
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
LA PORTE, TX$92,722
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in LA PORTE, TX is 52.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in LA PORTE
Highest-Paying Occupations in LA PORTE
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $99,000 | -26.8% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $79,500 | -26.6% | 29 |
| Sales Engineers | $77,547 | -38.9% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $77,200 | -26.9% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,800 | -32.8% | 5 |
| Chemists | $45,760 | -54.8% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $45,000 | -30.7% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
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 Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in LA PORTE, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
LA PORTE, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $99,000 | $106,796 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $79,500 | $85,761 |
| Sales Engineers | $77,547 | $83,653 |
| Electrical Engineers | $77,200 | $83,279 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,800 | $58,037 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how LA PORTE, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in LA PORTE, TX
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.