DOL Median (Irvine, CA)
$89,702
vs National
-5.2%
National: $94,630BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,766
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,702
-5.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,630
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Aerospace Engineers in Irvine, CA earns $89,702 in nominal terms, which is 5.2% below the national average of $94,630. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,766 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Irvine, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Hannifin Corporation | $158,468 | 4 |
| VTI INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION | $105,000 | 1 |
| TYVAK NANO SATELLITE SYSTEMS INC. | $102,202 | 2 |
| BETRIA SYSTEMS, INC. | $80,000 | 2 |
| Rockwell Collins Inc. | $77,424 | 24 |
| University of California, Irvine | $56,058 | 2 |
| National Engineering and Consulting Group | $54,995 | 1 |
| Thales Avionics, Inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Aerospace Engineers make in Irvine, CA?
The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Irvine, CA is $89,702 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Irvine, CA a good place to work as a Aerospace Engineers?
A Aerospace Engineers in Irvine, CA earns 5.2% less than the national median of $94,630, or $64,766 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.