Median DOL Salary
$90,006
Total DOL Filings
613
Companies Hiring
194
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Poway, CA$90,006
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Poway, CA is 47.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Poway
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Creative Solutions, Inc. | 334 | $74,984 | Other | |
| HTK Structural Engineers, LLP | 10 | $87,360 | Other | |
| HM Electronics, Inc. | 10 | $108,000 | Other | |
| Delta Design, Inc. | 9 | $84,722 | Other | |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | 9 | $106,434 | Other | |
| Phone.com Inc. | 9 | $135,000 | Other | |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL | 8 | $34,246 | Other | |
| EPC Power Corp. | 8 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Elicc Americas Corporation | 7 | $89,398 | Other | |
| General Atomics | 6 | $97,841 | Other | |
| Brooks Automation | 6 | $117,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 6 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| Clear-Com LLC | 6 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 6 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Clarity Nails & Spa Inc. | 5 | $34,445 | Other | |
| Rowe Technologies, Inc | 5 | $105,000 | Other | |
| PACIFIC POWER SOURCE INC | 5 | $134,950 | Other | |
| SEASPACE CORPORATION | 5 | $47,278 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 5 | $71,760 | Other | |
| VALHALLA SCIENTIFIC INC | 5 | $43,430 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 4 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| CTK Biotech Inc. | 4 | $57,262 | Other | |
| PROSCI INCORPORATED | 4 | $56,805 | Other | |
| TORAY MEMBRANE USA, INC. | 4 | $87,125 | Other | |
| Chef Works, Inc. | 4 | $93,500 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Poway
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $154,250 | -23.6% | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $105,000 | -32.1% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $94,859 | -32.4% | 8 |
| Sales Engineers | $83,075 | -38.5% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $80,746 | -20.9% | 19 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $76,500 | -39.5% | 16 |
| Engineers, All Other | $69,784 | -45.8% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $60,736 | -37% | 9 |
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 Poway, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Poway, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $154,250 | $111,372 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $105,000 | $75,812 |
| Electrical Engineers | $94,859 | $68,490 |
| Sales Engineers | $83,075 | $59,982 |
| Management Analysts | $80,746 | $58,300 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Poway, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Poway, 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.