Median DOL Salary
$88,419
Total DOL Filings
495
Companies Hiring
136
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA$88,419
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 45.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Rancho Santa Margarita
Highest-Paying Occupations in Rancho Santa Margarita
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $84,157 | -37.7% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $83,430 | -32.2% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $80,000 | -48.3% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $72,467 | -48.4% | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | -48.6% | 33 |
| Engineers, All Other | $65,000 | -49.6% | 11 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $63,482 | -34.5% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $60,025 | -46% | 10 |
| Compliance Officers | $60,000 | -35% | 5 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $52,367 | -38.1% | 14 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $51,800 | -38.7% | 8 |
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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | $84,157 | $60,763 |
| Industrial Engineers | $83,430 | $60,238 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $80,000 | $57,762 |
| Electrical Engineers | $72,467 | $52,323 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | $46,931 |
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.