Median DOL Salary
$84,471
Total DOL Filings
7,219
Companies Hiring
1,648
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
PASADENA, CA$84,471
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in PASADENA, CA is 38.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in PASADENA
Highest-Paying Occupations in PASADENA
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,000 | -20.7% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | +33.8% | 9 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | +31.4% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,300 | -36.9% | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $116,750 | -34.5% | 15 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $110,968 | -5.8% | 33 |
| Sales Managers | $110,000 | -16.9% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $102,476 | -20.5% | 32 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $102,400 | -28.8% | 57 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $100,000 | +7.2% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $99,000 | -22.4% | 34 |
| General and Operations Managers | $97,386 | -22.2% | 10 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $93,000 | -54.4% | 8 |
| Electrical Engineers | $93,000 | -33.7% | 75 |
| Sales Engineers | $91,000 | -32.6% | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $88,402 | -42.9% | 32 |
| Lawyers | $87,880 | -55.6% | 18 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $87,547 | -35.9% | 5 |
| Financial Managers | $87,422 | -50% | 13 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $85,323 | -31.1% | 6 |
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 PASADENA, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
PASADENA, 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 | $175,000 | $126,354 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | $126,354 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | $126,354 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,300 | $96,245 |
| Marketing Managers | $116,750 | $84,296 |
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.