Median DOL Salary
$89,760
Total DOL Filings
271
Companies Hiring
103
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Scotts Valley, CA$89,760
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Scotts Valley, CA is 47.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Scotts Valley
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipro Limited | 85 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Seagate US LLC | 37 | $96,356 | Other | |
| Zero Motorcycles Inc | 20 | $116,150 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 15 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Fox Factory, Inc. | 8 | $110,032 | Other | |
| DOVETAIL GENOMICS LLC | 7 | $109,500 | Other | |
| CREATIVE LABS, INC. | 7 | $85,845 | Other | |
| KAMAMA INC | 6 | $115,086 | Other | |
| Universal Audio, Inc. | 6 | $113,045 | Other | |
| KPI Partners, Inc | 6 | $119,700 | Other | |
| DAZ SYSTEMS, INC. | 6 | $128,128 | Other | |
| Oxford Instruments X-Ray Technology, Inc. | 6 | $82,280 | Other | |
| Paystand, Inc. | 5 | $145,500 | Other | |
| Heron Power Electronics Company | 5 | $150,530 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 5 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| CATBIRD NETWORKS, INC. | 5 | $83,408 | Other | |
| WEST CORPORATION | 5 | $78,811 | Other | |
| SYNTHESIS SCHOOL LLC | 4 | $115,000 | Other | |
| ARC BIO, LLC | 4 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Accountbl Inc. | 4 | $95,000 | Other | |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | 4 | $89,773 | Other | |
| THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES, LTD. | 4 | $119,143 | Other | |
| Imetris Corporation | 3 | $68,000 | Other | |
| Softhq Inc | 3 | $63,700 | Other | |
| Morlogic Inc | 3 | $79,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Scotts Valley
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $115,000 | +2.7% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $88,580 | -36.9% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $76,916 | -39.1% | 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 Scotts Valley, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Scotts Valley, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $115,000 | $83,032 |
| Electrical Engineers | $88,580 | $63,957 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $76,916 | $55,535 |
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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.