Median DOL Salary
$92,099
Total DOL Filings
84
Companies Hiring
17
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Seaside, CA$92,099
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Seaside, CA is 51.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Seaside
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY | 61 | $85,008 | Other | |
| International School of Monterey | 7 | $59,154 | Other | |
| EBS Healthcare, LLC | 5 | $74,880 | Other | |
| CHARTWELL SCHOOL | 4 | $124,962 | Other | |
| Sumeet Singh DDS, A Dental Corporation | 2 | $182,000 | Other | |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District | 2 | $66,651 | Other | |
| County of Monterey | 2 | $102,419 | Other | |
| WOO & WON, INC | 2 | $29,307 | Other | |
| US ARMY DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER | 1 | $64,180 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 1 | $114,587 | Other | |
| Panda Express Inc | 1 | $64,701 | Other | |
| D&J'S NEW ERA,INC. | 1 | $56,701 | Other | |
| The Diocese of Monterey Parish & School Operating Corporation | 1 | $57,166 | Other | |
| SPORTS PROJECT AT MONTEREY LLC | 1 | $48,173 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Seaside
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,844 | -11.5% | 10 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +16.9% | 10 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,008 | -38.2% | 5 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,544 | -49.1% | 6 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $58,194 | -40.7% | 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 Seaside, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Seaside, 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 | $110,844 | $80,032 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $72,202 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,008 | $61,378 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,544 | $49,490 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $58,194 | $42,017 |
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.