Median DOL Salary
$148,925
Total DOL Filings
82
Companies Hiring
20
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Ridgecrest, CA$148,925
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Ridgecrest, CA is 144.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Ridgecrest
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | 67 | $105,841 | Other | |
| Pacific Aerospace Consulting, Inc | 4 | $118,000 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 3 | $132,600 | Other | |
| RIDGECREST HEALTHCARE CENTER | 2 | $50,586 | Other | |
| Environmental Chemcial Corporation | 1 | $83,117 | Other | |
| Valley Tumor Medical Group, Inc. | 1 | $225,000 | Other | |
| Veros Real Estate Solutions, LLC | 1 | $106,000 | Other | |
| VCA Inc. | 1 | $110,635 | Other | |
| Albertson’s LLC | 1 | $147,680 | Other | |
| FCTI Inc. | 1 | $116,334 | Other | |
| Albertsons LLC | 1 | $126,880 | Other | |
| VIYTTA, INC. dba EASTRIDGE MARKET | 1 | $24,814 | Other | |
| RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSITAL | 1 | $550,000 | Other | |
| VMS MEDICAL GROUP | 1 | $168,000 | Other | |
| Webcor Construction LP | 1 | $96,034 | Other | |
| CASEY'S STEAKS AND BBQ LLC | 1 | N/A | Other |
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 Ridgecrest, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Ridgecrest, 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.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Ridgecrest, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.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.