Median DOL Salary
$106,770
Total DOL Filings
17,979
Companies Hiring
2,225
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Milpitas, CA$106,770
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Milpitas, CA is 75.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Milpitas
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 1,207 | $121,950 | Other | |
| KLA-Tencor Corporation | 990 | $109,512 | Other | |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | 860 | $110,000 | Other | |
| KLA Corporation | 689 | $137,426 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 638 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| Wipro Limited | 550 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| FireEye Inc. | 451 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | 446 | $76,752 | Staffing | |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 430 | $123,000 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 419 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| GSPANN Technologies Inc. | 380 | $101,835 | Other | |
| SRS Consulting INC | 310 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 295 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 262 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 260 | $101,750 | Other | |
| SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | 259 | $69,514 | Other | |
| ANJANEYAP INC. | 225 | $69,805 | Other | |
| KOHLS DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. | 207 | $125,027 | Other | |
| XProtean Inc | 202 | $74,500 | Other | |
| IDC Technologies, Inc. | 168 | $83,200 | Other | |
| GlobalLogic Inc | 141 | $105,997 | Other | |
| Linear Technology LLC | 133 | $90,000 | Other | |
| CriticalRiver Inc. | 133 | $73,424 | Other | |
| Zensar Technologies Inc | 131 | $87,755 | Other | |
| Headway, LLC | 129 | $105,425 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Milpitas
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,029 | -29.5% | 123 |
| Marketing Managers | $144,528 | -18.9% | 54 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,083 | -29.1% | 91 |
| Financial Managers | $141,244 | -19.3% | 24 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $128,889 | -0.2% | 8 |
| Physicists | $126,153 | -30.3% | 22 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $120,000 | -33.3% | 44 |
| Purchasing Managers | $118,850 | -21.9% | 12 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $116,200 | -11.6% | 5 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $114,757 | -10.5% | 41 |
| General and Operations Managers | $114,462 | -8.6% | 31 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $112,000 | -27.6% | 997 |
| Materials Engineers | $112,000 | -12.2% | 117 |
| Sales Engineers | $110,781 | -17.9% | 167 |
| Engineers, All Other | $110,000 | -14.6% | 139 |
| Sales Managers | $109,859 | -17.1% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $105,503 | -17.3% | 34 |
| Managers, All Other | $105,497 | -38.2% | 14 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,000 | -25.9% | 802 |
| Human Resources Managers | $101,733 | -39.9% | 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 Milpitas, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Milpitas, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,029 | $107,602 |
| Marketing Managers | $144,528 | $104,352 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,083 | $103,309 |
| Financial Managers | $141,244 | $101,981 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $128,889 | $93,061 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Milpitas, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Milpitas, 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.