Median DOL Salary
$83,594
Total DOL Filings
45
Companies Hiring
15
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Port Lavaca, TX$83,594
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Port Lavaca, TX is 37.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Port Lavaca
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testengeer, Inc. | 23 | $70,325 | Other | |
| SMILE EXPERTS PLLC | 7 | $144,000 | Other | |
| CALHOUN COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | 6 | $43,400 | Other | |
| H.E.B. Grocery Company, L.P. | 2 | $134,950 | Other | |
| HEB | 2 | $119,039 | Other | |
| H. E. BUTT GROCERY COMPANY | 1 | $126,650 | Other | |
| 3CORE SYSTEMS INC | 1 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Seadrift Coke L.P. | 1 | $80,000 | Other | |
| EPOCH PHARMACY SOLUTIONS II LLC | 1 | $128,960 | Other | |
| H-E-B | 1 | $113,250 | Other | |
| Maruti lodging ,llc | 1 | $30,909 | Other | |
| Potent USA Corporation | 1 | $66,560 | Other | |
| Port Lavaca Dentistry, PLLC | 1 | N/A | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 1 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| Port Lavaca JM, INC | 1 | $20,218 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Port Lavaca
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $75,005 | -21.1% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $72,946 | -32.6% | 5 |
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 Port Lavaca, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Port Lavaca, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $75,005 | $80,911 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $72,946 | $78,690 |
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.