Median DOL Salary
$129,330
Total DOL Filings
54
Companies Hiring
9
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Mojave, CA$129,330
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Mojave, CA is 112.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Mojave
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Test Pilot School | 44 | $134,500 | Other | |
| M. A. Mortenson Company | 5 | $89,743 | Other | |
| Mojave Unified School District | 4 | $77,234 | Other | |
| GONDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY, LLC | 2 | $80,532 | Other | |
| GOLDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY | 1 | $150,000 | Other | |
| INTERORBITAL SYSTEMS | 1 | $56,077 | Other | |
| BLATTNER ENERGY, INC. | 1 | $92,020 | Other | |
| California Department of Transportation | 1 | $86,544 | Other | |
| Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. | 1 | $103,678 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Mojave
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,000 | +2.2% | 13 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,000 | -9.6% | 9 |
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 Mojave, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Mojave, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,000 | $95,307 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,000 | $93,863 |
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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.