DOL Median (Sunnyvale, CA)
$105,227
vs National
+11.2%
National: $94,630BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,976
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,227
+11.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,630
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Aerospace Engineers in Sunnyvale, CA earns $105,227 in nominal terms, which is 11.2% 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 $75,976 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sunnyvale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| A^3 by Airbus LLC | $210,000 | 3 |
| A3 by Airbus LLC | $205,000 | 2 |
| Universities Space Research Association | $108,000 | 5 |
| ADVANCED ROTORCRAFT TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $105,123 | 7 |
| COSMOGIA INC | $98,000 | 5 |
| Acellent Technologies, Inc. | $65,000 | 4 |
| LTA Research and Exploration LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Aerospace Engineers make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median Aerospace Engineers salary in Sunnyvale, CA is $105,227 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to work as a Aerospace Engineers?
A Aerospace Engineers in Sunnyvale, CA earns 11.2% more than the national median of $94,630, or $75,976 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.