Median DOL Salary
$91,239
Total DOL Filings
464
Companies Hiring
252
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Vista, CA$91,239
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Vista, CA is 49.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Vista
Highest-Paying Occupations in Vista
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineers | $140,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $133,630 | -13.6% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,840 | -12.4% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $84,944 | -31% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,879 | -40% | 20 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,000 | -36.7% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,000 | -35.3% | 7 |
| Recreation Workers | $35,000 | -6.9% | 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 Vista, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Vista, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineers | $140,000 | $101,083 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $133,630 | $96,484 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,840 | $81,473 |
| Industrial Engineers | $84,944 | $61,331 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,879 | $54,786 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Vista, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Vista, 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.