Median DOL Salary
$84,753
Total DOL Filings
585
Companies Hiring
224
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Pasadena, TX$84,753
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Pasadena, TX is 39.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Pasadena
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econtenti, Inc. | 95 | $78,478 | Other | |
| Celanese Corporation | 25 | $100,000 | Other | |
| C&Y Global, Inc. | 23 | $52,426 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 22 | $71,760 | Other | |
| PinnacleAIS Engineering LLC | 21 | $88,000 | Other | |
| KANEKA NORTH AMERICA LLC | 14 | $94,215 | Other | |
| PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | 14 | $49,246 | Other | |
| G.A.S. UNLIMITED, INC. | 12 | $114,400 | Other | |
| Ventech Engineers International LLC | 12 | $87,360 | Other | |
| C & Y Global Inc | 10 | $58,053 | Other | |
| TECHCORR USA MANAGEMENT LLC | 9 | $98,757 | Other | |
| WRIST NORTH AMERICA | 9 | $72,900 | Other | |
| Kuraray America, Inc. | 9 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Lummus Technology LLC | 8 | $105,000 | Other | |
| TEADIT N.A., INC. | 7 | $69,636 | Other | |
| TEXAS CITIZENS BANK | 7 | $52,104 | Other | |
| Sulzer EMS Inc. | 7 | $103,542 | Other | |
| AmSpec LLC | 6 | $68,845 | Other | |
| Camin Cargo Control, Inc. | 6 | $74,714 | Other | |
| Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. | 6 | $80,000 | Other | |
| MEMC PASADENA, INC. | 5 | $91,037 | Other | |
| Equistar Chemicals, LP | 5 | $122,140 | Other | |
| Bhannu Healthcare Systems, Inc. | 5 | $106,746 | Other | |
| KIOR INC. | 5 | $79,992 | Other | |
| BANDINI ENTERPRISES, INC. | 5 | $83,200 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Pasadena
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $116,000 | +15.7% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $108,500 | +0.2% | 27 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $101,816 | -17.2% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $99,920 | -26.1% | 52 |
| Electrical Engineers | $99,840 | -5.4% | 10 |
| Managers, All Other | $94,500 | -29% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $89,566 | -5.8% | 12 |
| Marketing Managers | $89,336 | -36.5% | 6 |
| Materials Engineers | $89,000 | -23.4% | 6 |
| Sales Engineers | $83,233 | -34.4% | 6 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $80,000 | -37.4% | 5 |
| Chemists | $79,825 | -21.2% | 22 |
| Industrial Engineers | $75,000 | -27.5% | 17 |
| Physical Therapists | $73,590 | -29% | 11 |
| Sales Managers | $70,541 | -46.7% | 6 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $65,062 | -16.1% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $64,000 | -35.1% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,350 | -23.3% | 12 |
| Credit Analysts | $52,000 | -32.7% | 5 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $49,051 | -20.1% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
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 Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in Pasadena, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Pasadena, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $116,000 | $125,135 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $108,500 | $117,044 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $101,816 | $109,834 |
| Chemical Engineers | $99,920 | $107,789 |
| Electrical Engineers | $99,840 | $107,702 |
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.