Median DOL Salary
$70,815
Total DOL Filings
69
Companies Hiring
7
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Swarthmore, PA$70,815
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Swarthmore, PA is 16.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Swarthmore
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore College | 66 | $69,000 | Other | |
| CRIME PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER | 5 | $50,705 | Other | |
| MASTECH, INC., A MASTECH HOLDINGS, INC. COMPANY | 2 | $87,818 | Staffing | |
| CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. | 1 | $84,180 | Other | |
| GRAIL, Inc. | 1 | $153,884 | Other | |
| Urban Outfitters, Inc. | 1 | $100,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 1 | $87,173 | Staffing |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Swarthmore
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $52,250 | -31.2% | 14 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in Swarthmore, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Swarthmore, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $52,250 | $54,655 |
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.