Median DOL Salary
$93,560
Total DOL Filings
346
Companies Hiring
106
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lancaster, CA$93,560
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lancaster, CA is 53.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lancaster
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lancaster
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $145,600 | -18.5% | 11 |
| Pharmacists | $115,648 | -30% | 12 |
| Veterinarians | $110,000 | -30.8% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapists | $84,167 | -29.6% | 12 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $76,000 | -42.2% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $73,601 | -47.6% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,720 | -42.5% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $68,640 | -46.7% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $67,392 | -30.5% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $66,664 | -48.4% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,560 | -47.3% | 27 |
| Logisticians | $60,000 | -34% | 5 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $60,000 | -33.7% | 11 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,000 | -48.1% | 5 |
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 Lancaster, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lancaster, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $145,600 | $105,126 |
| Pharmacists | $115,648 | $83,500 |
| Veterinarians | $110,000 | $79,422 |
| Occupational Therapists | $84,167 | $60,770 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $76,000 | $54,874 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Lancaster, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Lancaster, CA
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.