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💰 COL Index: 114 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Simi Valley, CA

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$55,740
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$49,110
model average ÷ 113.5 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$132,414
City 1BR Rent Reference
$2,213
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Simi Valley?

$55,740 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$55,740/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,645/month
Household income context$117,351

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 +4% vs national

Software Developer

$132,414
💡 Purchasing-power model $116,664
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.66/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 +4% vs national

Accountant

$89,566
💡 Purchasing-power model $78,913
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $43.06/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 +4% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$66,248
💡 Purchasing-power model $58,368
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $31.85/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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4️⃣ +4% vs national

Electrician

$64,042
💡 Purchasing-power model $56,425
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.79/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ +4% vs national

Real Estate Agent

$63,969
💡 Purchasing-power model $56,360
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.75/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Simi Valley

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (113.5/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $132,414
2 Accountant $89,566
3 Elementary School Teacher $66,248
4 Electrician $64,042
5 Real Estate Agent $63,969
6 Heavy Truck Driver $55,240
7 Data Analyst $52,025
8 Plumber $52,025
9 Paralegal $52,025
10 Carpenter $52,025
11 Physical Therapist $52,025
12 Human Resources Specialist $52,025
13 Financial Analyst $52,025
14 Pharmacist $52,025
15 HVAC Technician $52,025
16 Police Officer $52,025
17 Cosmetologist $52,025
18 Nail Technician $52,025
19 Personal Trainer $52,025
20 Chef/Head Cook $52,025
21 Auto Mechanic $52,025
22 Veterinary Technician $52,025
23 Pharmacy Technician $52,025
24 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $52,025
25 Dental Assistant $52,025
26 Social Worker $52,025
27 Construction Manager $52,025
28 Dental Hygienist $52,025
29 Firefighter $52,025
30 Web Developer $52,025
31 Marketing Manager $52,025
32 Medical Assistant $52,025
33 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $52,025
34 Project Manager $52,025
35 Welder $52,025
36 Loan Officer $52,025
37 Insurance Agent $52,025
38 Graphic Designer $52,025
39 Security Guard $37,603

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Simi Valley salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.330×–1.560× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 113.5 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Simi Valley

🏠
1BR Rent
$2,213/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$2,766/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$837,750
📉
Unemployment
5.2%
💳
Median Income
$117,351
🎓
College Educated
42%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
114
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Simi Valley Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Simi Valley mean on this page?

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$55,740 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Simi Valley workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Simi Valley?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,645 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Simi Valley?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Simi Valley?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.330×–1.560× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Simi Valley

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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