Median DOL Salary
$90,387
Total DOL Filings
607
Companies Hiring
176
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Petaluma, CA$90,387
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Petaluma, CA is 48.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Petaluma
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM India Private Limited | 140 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Enphase Energy, Inc. | 48 | $115,000 | Other | |
| CYAN INC. | 44 | $95,000 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 33 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| Accenture LLP | 23 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| MARKETLIVE, INC. | 21 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Calix, Inc. | 21 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Calsoft Labs Inc | 17 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Perdue Farms Inc. | 16 | $22,672 | Other | |
| Ciena Corporation | 16 | $121,580 | Other | |
| FIS Management Services, LLC | 14 | $111,779 | Other | |
| RJT Compuquest | 9 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Sonoma Technology, Inc. | 9 | $81,390 | Other | |
| Bausch Health | 7 | $111,717 | Other | |
| Accelitas, Inc. | 7 | $145,000 | Other | |
| LGC Biosearch Technologies, Inc. | 7 | $127,500 | Other | |
| Uktha Global, Inc | 6 | $80,371 | Other | |
| Midstate Construction Corporation | 5 | $90,000 | Other | |
| CamelBak Products LLC | 5 | $130,000 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 5 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| HYDROFARM, INC. | 5 | $90,000 | Other | |
| ISTS WORLDWIDE INC | 5 | $85,000 | Other | |
| X2nSat | 5 | $100,000 | Other | |
| TREVI SYSTEMS, INC. | 4 | $89,794 | Other | |
| MOOSE BOATS INC | 4 | $115,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Petaluma
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $180,000 | -18.4% | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $103,896 | -32.8% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,473 | -27.7% | 6 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $72,000 | -38.9% | 5 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $26,624 | -31.1% | 16 |
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 Petaluma, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Petaluma, 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 | $180,000 | $129,964 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $103,896 | $75,015 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,473 | $73,266 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $72,000 | $51,986 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $26,624 | $19,223 |
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.