Median DOL Salary
$155,736
Total DOL Filings
27,700
Companies Hiring
1,629
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Menlo Park, CA$155,736
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Menlo Park, CA is 155.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Menlo Park
Highest-Paying Occupations in Menlo Park
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $215,862 | -2.2% | 13 |
| Lawyers | $200,000 | +1.1% | 47 |
| Software Developers | $198,678 | +16.3% | 12 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,000 | -7.7% | 646 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $188,500 | -7.6% | 8 |
| Art Directors | $184,304 | +37.6% | 25 |
| Financial Managers | $182,500 | +4.3% | 82 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $173,013 | -14.3% | 58 |
| Marketing Managers | $170,000 | -4.6% | 202 |
| Human Resources Managers | $162,303 | -4% | 16 |
| Sales Managers | $160,389 | +21.1% | 5 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $160,000 | -11.1% | 68 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $159,023 | +7.9% | 13 |
| Managers, All Other | $156,021 | -8.6% | 50 |
| General and Operations Managers | $155,563 | +24.2% | 27 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $153,230 | +19.4% | 47 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $150,000 | -3% | 114 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $145,167 | +12.4% | 6 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $145,000 | +38.2% | 5 |
| Graphic Designers | $145,000 | +89.7% | 136 |
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 Menlo Park, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Menlo Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $215,862 | $155,857 |
| Lawyers | $200,000 | $144,404 |
| Software Developers | $198,678 | $143,450 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,000 | $140,794 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $188,500 | $136,101 |
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.