DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$92,000
vs National
-2.8%
National: $94,630BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,426
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$92,000
-2.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,630
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Aerospace Engineers in San Diego, CA earns $92,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.8% 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 $66,426 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GEODETICS, INC. | $120,000 | 3 |
| Pacific Aerospace Consulting, Inc | $118,000 | 12 |
| The Boeing Company | $101,500 | 47 |
| Planck Aerosystems, Inc. | $94,221 | 2 |
| CONTINENTAL DATAGRAPHICS, A DIVISION OF CONTINENTAL GRAPHICS CORP. | $92,000 | 11 |
| Cyient, Inc | $79,061 | 63 |
| INFOTECH ENTERPRISES AMERICA INC | $68,806 | 27 |
| Continental DataGraphics | N/A | 8 |
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How much does a Aerospace Engineers make in San Diego, CA?
The median Aerospace Engineers salary in San Diego, CA is $92,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Aerospace Engineers?
A Aerospace Engineers in San Diego, CA earns 2.8% less than the national median of $94,630, or $66,426 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.