Median DOL Salary
$66,217
Total DOL Filings
276
Companies Hiring
132
Cost of Living Index
138.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Whittier, CA$66,217
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Whittier, CA is 8.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Whittier
Highest-Paying Occupations in Whittier
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -27.2% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $72,800 | -24.9% | 11 |
| Logisticians | $65,000 | -28.5% | 7 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $63,482 | -45.3% | 22 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $62,400 | -43.8% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,110 | -36.6% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $37,820 | -59.2% | 16 |
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 Whittier, CA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Whittier, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $93,863 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $72,800 | $52,563 |
| Logisticians | $65,000 | $46,931 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $63,482 | $45,835 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $62,400 | $45,054 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Whittier, CA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Whittier, 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.