Median DOL Salary
$75,676
Total DOL Filings
174
Companies Hiring
85
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Laguna Beach, CA$75,676
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Laguna Beach, CA is 24.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Laguna Beach
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWA Group | 32 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Macrosoft Inc. | 20 | $102,000 | Other | |
| EurAupair International, Inc. | 15 | $60,000 | Other | |
| WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | 10 | $133,120 | Other | |
| ASSE International, Inc. | 10 | $44,000 | Other | |
| Ordex Technology Solution Inc | 6 | $60,000 | Other | |
| LAGUNA BEACH MONTESSORI INC | 6 | $46,478 | Other | |
| Adaptive, Inc. | 4 | $110,131 | Other | |
| LAWSON-BURKE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, LLC | 4 | $66,924 | Other | |
| PETER BLAKE GALLERIES INC | 4 | $47,340 | Other | |
| BUDDINGCULTURE INC | 4 | $81,120 | Other | |
| 345 Laguna Beach Dining Corporation | 4 | $55,963 | Other | |
| Horst Architects, Inc. | 4 | $63,700 | Other | |
| Epath Digital, LP | 3 | $75,427 | Other | |
| MISSION HOSPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 3 | $81,973 | Other | |
| Crank Brothers, Inc | 3 | $58,000 | Other | |
| HASH FINANCE LLC | 2 | $62,743 | Other | |
| ANNELIESE'S SCHOOLS, INC. | 2 | $50,515 | Other | |
| Mandarin King | 2 | $29,318 | Other | |
| NEXTVR, INC | 2 | $111,200 | Other | |
| Houzz Inc. | 2 | $135,000 | Other | |
| LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN | 2 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Croda Inc. | 2 | $109,718 | Other | |
| HAPPY SHOVEL, LLC | 2 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Montage Hotels Resorts, LLC | 1 | $171,532 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Laguna Beach
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $64,000 | -33.6% | 5 |
| Landscape Architects | $63,669 | -35.6% | 13 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $60,000 | -26.4% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $56,000 | -39.6% | 5 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $43,846 | -45.3% | 7 |
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 Laguna Beach, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Laguna Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $64,000 | $46,209 |
| Landscape Architects | $63,669 | $45,970 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $60,000 | $43,321 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $56,000 | $40,433 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $43,846 | $31,658 |
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.