Median DOL Salary
$84,418
Total DOL Filings
48,821
Companies Hiring
13,276
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Los Angeles, CA$84,418
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Los Angeles, CA is 38.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Los Angeles
Highest-Paying Occupations in Los Angeles
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | $312,000 | +400% | 7 |
| Chief Executives | $208,000 | -5.7% | 82 |
| Lawyers | $171,122 | -13.5% | 303 |
| Managers, All Other | $140,000 | -18% | 53 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,261 | -35.1% | 344 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,795 | -32.2% | 56 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,000 | +7.7% | 155 |
| Financial Managers | $125,000 | -28.5% | 249 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $121,100 | -5.1% | 19 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,000 | -32.6% | 381 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,500 | -11.1% | 60 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $112,008 | -45.1% | 15 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $111,500 | +40.9% | 24 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $107,973 | -40% | 11 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $107,890 | -25% | 23 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $107,500 | -27.1% | 108 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $104,583 | -37.2% | 6 |
| Human Resources Managers | $100,000 | -40.9% | 28 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | -3.4% | 211 |
| General and Operations Managers | $99,507 | -20.6% | 247 |
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 Los Angeles, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Los Angeles, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Models | $312,000 | $225,271 |
| Chief Executives | $208,000 | $150,181 |
| Lawyers | $171,122 | $123,554 |
| Managers, All Other | $140,000 | $101,083 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,261 | $99,105 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Los Angeles, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Los Angeles, 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.