Median DOL Salary
$96,784
Total DOL Filings
375
Companies Hiring
178
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
San Marcos, CA$96,784
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in San Marcos, CA is 58.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in San Marcos
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University San Marcos | 68 | $88,679 | Other | |
| DANTA LLC | 31 | $86,684 | Other | |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | 23 | $106,434 | Other | |
| Hunter Industries, Inc. | 17 | $77,750 | Other | |
| ENCYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC | 12 | $68,973 | Other | |
| MCP Computer Products, Inc. | 7 | $78,500 | Other | |
| Energy Inspectors, LLC | 7 | $60,299 | Other | |
| FrescoData LLC | 5 | $99,700 | Other | |
| Hayden Industrial LLC. | 5 | $113,000 | Other | |
| OCEAN REEF INC. | 5 | $59,613 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 5 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| JT WIMSATT CONTRACTING CO., INC. | 4 | $80,027 | Other | |
| The Stachowski Farm, Inc | 4 | $28,746 | Other | |
| MARTIN LANGMEAD INC. | 3 | $27,518 | Other | |
| Lucky Growers & Wholesale, Inc. | 3 | $69,930 | Other | |
| FLUID COMPONENTS INTERNATIONAL LLC | 3 | $74,932 | Other | |
| COBIAN CORPORATION | 3 | $50,000 | Other | |
| LOVE BOAT GROUP INC. | 3 | $47,694 | Other | |
| Mirae Distributor Inc | 3 | $42,890 | Other | |
| Marlabs LLC | 3 | $74,400 | Other | |
| Western Dental Services | 3 | $145,800 | Other | |
| Saint Katherine College | 3 | $85,925 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 3 | $114,587 | Other | |
| BNH Technologies, Inc. | 3 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 3 | $98,592 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in San Marcos
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,000 | -11.4% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $106,000 | -10.5% | 6 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -38.2% | 11 |
| Sales Engineers | $81,162 | -39.9% | 5 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,268 | -40.5% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $73,237 | -24.4% | 6 |
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 San Marcos, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
San Marcos, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,000 | $80,144 |
| Civil Engineers | $106,000 | $76,534 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | $61,372 |
| Sales Engineers | $81,162 | $58,601 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,268 | $53,623 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how San Marcos, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in San Marcos, 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.