Median DOL Salary
$103,165
Total DOL Filings
1,493
Companies Hiring
580
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
UNION CITY, CA$103,165
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in UNION CITY, CA is 69.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in UNION CITY
Highest-Paying Occupations in UNION CITY
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $150,041 | -12.2% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $117,500 | -8.8% | 6 |
| Dentists, General | $114,192 | -36% | 6 |
| Marketing Managers | $105,000 | -41.1% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $93,090 | -39.8% | 12 |
| Electrical Engineers | $92,415 | -34.2% | 22 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $92,000 | -27.2% | 9 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $77,500 | -16.9% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $77,472 | -34.6% | 8 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $74,880 | -32.6% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,000 | -43.1% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $67,000 | -48.6% | 6 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $65,233 | -23.7% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $65,000 | -36.3% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $62,650 | -35.4% | 13 |
| Budget Analysts | $62,462 | -39.9% | 7 |
| Compliance Officers | $54,808 | -40.7% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,966 | -44% | 12 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $50,000 | -46.1% | 23 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $45,000 | -44.8% | 5 |
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 UNION CITY, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
UNION CITY, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $150,041 | $108,333 |
| Engineers, All Other | $117,500 | $84,838 |
| Dentists, General | $114,192 | $82,449 |
| Marketing Managers | $105,000 | $75,812 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $93,090 | $67,213 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how UNION CITY, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in UNION CITY, 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.