Median DOL Salary
$99,464
Total DOL Filings
2,876
Companies Hiring
964
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
WALNUT CREEK, CA$99,464
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in WALNUT CREEK, CA is 63.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in WALNUT CREEK
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys Limited | 134 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 83 | $69,200 | Other | |
| CSAA Insurance Services | 82 | $115,800 | Other | |
| Yapstone Holdings, Inc. | 76 | $124,906 | Other | |
| Yupana Inc. | 71 | $80,350 | Other | |
| Exadel, Inc. | 59 | $104,488 | Other | |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | 53 | $78,749 | Other | |
| Ascend Learning | 48 | $115,000 | Other | |
| OBJECT EDGE, INC | 42 | $81,598 | Other | |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | 39 | $80,350 | Other | |
| BPO SYSTEMS INC. | 39 | $70,474 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 35 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| HCL America INC | 33 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | 32 | $83,709 | Other | |
| Civil Service Employees Insurance Company | 31 | $107,788 | Other | |
| YAPSTONE,INC. | 31 | $108,534 | Other | |
| CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. | 27 | $84,180 | Other | |
| MUFG Union Bank N.A. | 25 | $130,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 22 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Network Optix Inc. | 20 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Golder Associates Inc. | 20 | $74,048 | Other | |
| Sutter Health | 20 | $101,608 | Other | |
| Standish Management | 19 | $90,000 | Other | |
| UST Global Inc | 19 | $71,074 | Other | |
| Canadian Solar (USA) Inc | 17 | $87,776 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in WALNUT CREEK
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,954 | -27.7% | 9 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,000 | -31.4% | 35 |
| Marketing Managers | $100,898 | -43.4% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,000 | -20.9% | 11 |
| Actuaries | $93,400 | -24.8% | 17 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $90,000 | -19% | 21 |
| Electrical Engineers | $89,274 | -36.4% | 74 |
| Civil Engineers | $88,400 | -25.4% | 79 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $88,146 | -9.1% | 35 |
| Sales Engineers | $88,000 | -34.8% | 7 |
| Environmental Engineers | $86,703 | -32.1% | 29 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $85,200 | -23.9% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $84,864 | -33.5% | 26 |
| Occupational Therapists | $83,200 | -30.4% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $80,350 | -48.1% | 41 |
| Management Analysts | $79,893 | -21.8% | 23 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,352 | -35.6% | 11 |
| General and Operations Managers | $76,250 | -39.1% | 8 |
| Engineers, All Other | $73,137 | -43.2% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,750 | -40.9% | 10 |
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 WALNUT CREEK, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
WALNUT CREEK, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,954 | $105,382 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $145,000 | $104,693 |
| Marketing Managers | $100,898 | $72,850 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,000 | $72,202 |
| Actuaries | $93,400 | $67,437 |
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.