Median DOL Salary
$83,496
Total DOL Filings
7,779
Companies Hiring
1,798
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Torrance, CA$83,496
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Torrance, CA is 37.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Torrance
Highest-Paying Occupations in Torrance
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $532,400 | +141.3% | 9 |
| Financial Managers | $200,000 | +14.3% | 11 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,000 | -13.3% | 17 |
| Producers and Directors | $158,750 | +30% | 14 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,028 | -37.5% | 44 |
| Pharmacists | $130,832 | -20.8% | 5 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $119,995 | -6% | 7 |
| Sales Managers | $114,659 | -13.4% | 16 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,925 | -12.6% | 9 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $108,056 | -24.9% | 7 |
| Veterinarians | $107,500 | -32.4% | 9 |
| Marketing Managers | $106,139 | -40.4% | 22 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $105,000 | -28.8% | 9 |
| Art Directors | $104,629 | -21.9% | 22 |
| Industrial Engineers | $104,039 | -15.5% | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,815 | -19.4% | 162 |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,106 | -19.3% | 22 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $99,941 | -35.4% | 26 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $95,000 | -9.5% | 17 |
| Materials Engineers | $95,000 | -25.5% | 9 |
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 Torrance, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Torrance, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $532,400 | $384,404 |
| Financial Managers | $200,000 | $144,404 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,000 | $126,354 |
| Producers and Directors | $158,750 | $114,621 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,028 | $95,327 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Torrance, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Torrance, 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.