Median DOL Salary
$76,290
Total DOL Filings
58
Companies Hiring
21
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lake Forest Park, WA$76,290
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lake Forest Park, WA is 25.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lake Forest Park
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. | 34 | $52,970 | Other | |
| Institute for Environmental Health, Inc. | 7 | $38,500 | Other | |
| Everest Kitchen Inc | 2 | $38,210 | Other | |
| ReSource Pro LLC | 2 | $70,735 | Other | |
| Salesforce.com, Inc. | 2 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Oportun Inc | 1 | $150,000 | Other | |
| Rocket Mortgage, LLC | 1 | $102,845 | Other | |
| Salesforce Inc. | 1 | $181,272 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 1 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Rite Aid | 1 | $132,600 | Other | |
| Onnuri Church | 1 | $68,182 | Other | |
| Klaviyo Inc. | 1 | $135,000 | Other | |
| Freenome Holdings Inc | 1 | $158,000 | Other | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Farmers Group, Inc. | 1 | $114,000 | Other | |
| Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics | 1 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Block Inc. | 1 | $186,771 | Other | |
| Quantcast Corporation | 1 | $137,630 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lake Forest Park
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiologists | $66,331 | -14% | 9 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $58,250 | -39.4% | 6 |
| Biological Technicians | $35,360 | -32.9% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Washington
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 Washington.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $228,170 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $221,990 | 2,590 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,780 | 640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,420 | 18,310 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $206,320 | 510 |
| Dentists, General | $197,950 | 3,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,080 | 6,140 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $179,640 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $178,270 | 3,070 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,070 | 1,370 |
Salary Trend in Lake Forest Park, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lake Forest Park, WA has a cost of living index of 114.6, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,260 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiologists | $66,331 | $57,880 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $58,250 | $50,829 |
| Biological Technicians | $35,360 | $30,855 |
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.