Median DOL Salary
$91,524
Total DOL Filings
925
Companies Hiring
271
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Richmond, CA$91,524
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Richmond, CA is 50.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Richmond
Highest-Paying Occupations in Richmond
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,498 | -15.5% | 7 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,500 | N/A | 22 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,784 | -26.8% | 16 |
| Industrial Engineers | $98,000 | -20.4% | 15 |
| Civil Engineers | $93,621 | -21% | 12 |
| Logisticians | $92,000 | +1.2% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $91,978 | -27.2% | 28 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $85,000 | -23.5% | 9 |
| Engineers, All Other | $83,590 | -35.1% | 16 |
| Management Analysts | $83,000 | -18.7% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $79,144 | -48.8% | 11 |
| Materials Engineers | $78,021 | -38.8% | 6 |
| Chemists | $73,900 | -23.8% | 16 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $72,000 | -44.7% | 8 |
| Sales Engineers | $71,968 | -46.7% | 5 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $66,000 | -29.3% | 5 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,000 | -35.2% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $62,650 | -44.1% | 16 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $61,595 | -32% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $59,000 | -36.4% | 13 |
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 Richmond, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Richmond, 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 | $170,498 | $123,103 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,500 | $97,112 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,784 | $74,212 |
| Industrial Engineers | $98,000 | $70,758 |
| Civil Engineers | $93,621 | $67,596 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Richmond, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Richmond, 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.