Median DOL Salary
$84,777
Total DOL Filings
358
Companies Hiring
127
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
SanJose, CA$84,777
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in SanJose, CA is 39.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in SanJose
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | 130 | $69,514 | Other | |
| Eateam Inc. | 21 | $80,132 | Other | |
| ISTI Solutions INC | 15 | $109,500 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 15 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| NICHE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC | 10 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | 10 | $76,752 | Staffing | |
| EXIMIUS DESIGN LLC | 8 | $133,455 | Other | |
| Up2date Technology Solutions LLC | 8 | $78,000 | Other | |
| DGN Technologies, Inc | 5 | $96,013 | Other | |
| TEKRISE INC | 5 | $60,000 | Other | |
| MPOWER LOGIC INC | 5 | $76,918 | Other | |
| NAUVERA INC | 4 | $64,709 | Other | |
| MUSIGMA INC | 4 | $56,493 | Other | |
| YUSI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 4 | $91,875 | Other | |
| AKHSAYA INC | 4 | $68,411 | Other | |
| ECOM Consulting Inc | 4 | $69,816 | Other | |
| URPAN TECHNOLOGIES INC | 4 | $93,558 | Other | |
| SWIFT, Inc. | 3 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Ealearn Inc. | 3 | $87,630 | Other | |
| Akvarr,Inc | 3 | $63,814 | Other | |
| PROSOFT IT SERVICES | 3 | $65,000 | Other | |
| XtracIT Inc | 3 | $86,778 | Other | |
| S2SSoft LLC | 3 | $87,818 | Other | |
| ORIENTAL CORPORATION | 2 | $75,000 | Other | |
| AA Solutions Inc | 2 | $72,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in SanJose
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $111,000 | -28.2% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $86,611 | -15.2% | 17 |
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 SanJose, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
SanJose, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $111,000 | $80,144 |
| Management Analysts | $86,611 | $62,535 |
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.