DOL Median (California)
$105,000
vs National
+11%
National: $94,630BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,812
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,000
+11% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,630
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Aerospace Engineers in California earns $105,000 in nominal terms, which is 11% above the national average of $94,630. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,812 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Autel Robotics USA LLC | $240,000 | 4 |
| CONTRACT TECHNICAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $228,800 | 1 |
| A^3 by Airbus LLC | $210,000 | 3 |
| A3 by Airbus LLC | $205,000 | 2 |
| Loon LLC | $161,700 | 1 |
| Parker Hannifin Corporation | $158,468 | 4 |
| Archer Aviation Inc. | $156,582 | 5 |
| Uber Group, PLLC | $155,000 | 3 |
| Ancra International LLC | $154,066 | 2 |
| AERION CORPORATION | $150,000 | 7 |
| AIRBUS GROUP HQ, INC. | $147,000 | 5 |
| SIA Engineering USA, Inc. | $141,773 | 3 |
| Giant Magellan Telescope Organization | $140,000 | 2 |
| Space Exploration Technologies | $136,500 | 4 |
| Swift Navigation, Inc. | $135,500 | 4 |
| System Integrity Engineering, Inc | $135,000 | 3 |
| DCVC MANAGEMENT CO LLC | $135,000 | 3 |
| PDS Tech, Inc. | $131,040 | 17 |
| National Test Pilot School | $130,000 | 11 |
| Pyka Inc. | $128,773 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Aerospace Engineers
San Ramon, CA · $240,000Loveland, OH · $208,000Bothell, WA · $194,000Chandler, AR · $180,960Azusa, CA · $154,066Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Aerospace Engineers make in California?
The median Aerospace Engineers salary in California is $105,000 based on 491 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Aerospace Engineers?
A Aerospace Engineers in California earns 11% more than the national median of $94,630, or $75,812 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.