Median DOL Salary
$76,409
Total DOL Filings
538
Companies Hiring
387
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Van Nuys, CA$76,409
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Van Nuys, CA is 25.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Van Nuys
Highest-Paying Occupations in Van Nuys
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $94,700 | -46.9% | 12 |
| Occupational Therapists | $90,366 | -24.4% | 6 |
| Lawyers | $88,340 | -55.3% | 8 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $87,490 | -21.3% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $78,583 | -33.7% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,913 | -42.4% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,606 | -44.1% | 14 |
| General and Operations Managers | $61,693 | -50.7% | 5 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $50,502 | -28.3% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,000 | -48.1% | 25 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $48,797 | -47.7% | 14 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $48,150 | -51.2% | 11 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $43,139 | -53.6% | 9 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $39,520 | -57.4% | 23 |
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 Van Nuys, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Van Nuys, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $94,700 | $68,375 |
| Occupational Therapists | $90,366 | $65,246 |
| Lawyers | $88,340 | $63,784 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $87,490 | $63,170 |
| Civil Engineers | $78,583 | $56,738 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Van Nuys, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Van Nuys, 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.