Median DOL Salary
$90,069
Total DOL Filings
63
Companies Hiring
23
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Westlake, LA$90,069
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Westlake, LA is 47.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Westlake
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITGO Petroleum Corporation | 12 | $93,430 | Other | |
| Indorama Ventures Olefins, LLC | 7 | $106,500 | Other | |
| CB&I | 7 | $99,500 | Other | |
| ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, LLC | 6 | $80,518 | Other | |
| PCL Industrial Construction Co. | 3 | $65,697 | Other | |
| Technip USA, Inc. | 3 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Equistar Chemicals, LP | 3 | $122,140 | Other | |
| Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | 3 | $96,650 | Other | |
| IRISNDT Inc. | 3 | $74,173 | Other | |
| GI-GASIFICATION INTERNATIONAL US D/B/A SGCENERGIA | 3 | $113,500 | Other | |
| Ingenero Inc | 2 | $96,000 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 2 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| SEA Louisiana Construction, LLC | 2 | $72,387 | Other | |
| CB&I LLC | 2 | $93,348 | Other | |
| Turner & Townsend, Inc. | 1 | $121,247 | Other | |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | 1 | $49,461 | Other | |
| Performance Contractors, Inc. | 1 | $66,560 | Other | |
| Burrow Global, LLC | 1 | $114,920 | Other | |
| Logic Planet Inc | 1 | $81,182 | Other | |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP INC | 1 | $92,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Westlake
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $116,780 | +2.4% | 6 |
| Chemical Engineers | $113,500 | -13.5% | 8 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,518 | -25.9% | 11 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Louisiana
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 Louisiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,440 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $212,890 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $203,740 | 1,000 |
| Dentists, General | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 | 1,390 |
| Podiatrists | $167,000 | 90 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,600 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $134,630 | 920 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,050 | 2,360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $131,180 | 780 |
Salary Trend in Westlake, LA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Westlake, LA has a cost of living index of 91.3, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,529 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $116,780 | $127,908 |
| Chemical Engineers | $113,500 | $124,315 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,518 | $88,191 |
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.