Median DOL Salary
$106,659
Total DOL Filings
39
Companies Hiring
21
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
South Lake Tahoe, CA$106,659
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in South Lake Tahoe, CA is 75.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in South Lake Tahoe
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Aid | 9 | $132,600 | Other | |
| BARTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 5 | $80,426 | Other | |
| INFINITY METHODS CORP | 3 | $74,880 | Other | |
| TECDOORS INC | 3 | $81,000 | Other | |
| BARTON HEALTH | 3 | $79,560 | Other | |
| Lake Tahoe Unified School District | 2 | $52,786 | Other | |
| HUMASON II, INC. | 2 | $57,616 | Other | |
| GOOGLE LLC | 2 | $142,000 | Other | |
| ITECH ANALYST CORP | 1 | $74,000 | Other | |
| Autodesk, Inc. | 1 | $121,222 | Other | |
| CVS Rx Services | 1 | $114,400 | Other | |
| The Humane League | 1 | $163,117 | Other | |
| SHEMSS, INC | 1 | $62,400 | Other | |
| Mysten Labs Inc. | 1 | $230,000 | Other | |
| Ford Motor Company | 1 | $99,120 | Other | |
| MacCarry Davis Chiropractic Corp. | 1 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Navigation Charitable Fund | 1 | $210,000 | Other | |
| Eargo, Inc. | 1 | $132,184 | Other | |
| Ayandeh, Inc. | 1 | $29,328 | Other | |
| Government Employee Insurance Company (GEICO) | 1 | $155,250 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in South Lake Tahoe
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $138,840 | -15.9% | 8 |
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 South Lake Tahoe, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
South Lake Tahoe, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $138,840 | $100,245 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how South Lake Tahoe, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in South Lake Tahoe, 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.