Median DOL Salary
$84,869
Total DOL Filings
387
Companies Hiring
188
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Oceanside, CA$84,869
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Oceanside, CA is 39.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Oceanside
Highest-Paying Occupations in Oceanside
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $96,283 | -21.8% | 5 |
| Veterinarians | $90,000 | -43.4% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $83,300 | -35.3% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $70,803 | -45.6% | 29 |
| Civil Engineers | $70,000 | -40.9% | 5 |
| Chemists | $68,320 | -29.6% | 8 |
| Management Analysts | $66,000 | -35.4% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,250 | -49.2% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $62,134 | -35.5% | 6 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $39,110 | -53.7% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $36,546 | -60.6% | 17 |
| Graphic Designers | $34,320 | -55.1% | 8 |
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 Oceanside, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Oceanside, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $96,283 | $69,518 |
| Veterinarians | $90,000 | $64,982 |
| Engineers, All Other | $83,300 | $60,144 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $70,803 | $51,121 |
| Civil Engineers | $70,000 | $50,542 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Oceanside, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Oceanside, 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.