DOL Median (California)
$76,336
vs National
+21.1%
National: $63,045BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,116
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,336
+21.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,045
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Agricultural Engineers in California earns $76,336 in nominal terms, which is 21.1% above the national average of $63,045. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,116 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Dairies, Inc. | $169,950 | 4 |
| MUSCO OLIVE PRODUCTS, INC | $160,000 | 2 |
| Altman Specialty Plants, LLC | $140,875 | 2 |
| CENTER FOR APPLIED HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH | $140,000 | 2 |
| SunSelect Produce (California) Inc. | $133,692 | 1 |
| FIRST POINT INVESTMENT INC. | $130,000 | 1 |
| Reiter Affiliated Companies, LLC | $128,103 | 4 |
| Driscoll's Inc. | $127,000 | 1 |
| PACIFIC PROCESS | $124,800 | 9 |
| MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS | $122,212 | 2 |
| MUSCO FAMILY OLIVE CO. | $120,000 | 1 |
| The Climate Corporation | $113,300 | 3 |
| R&C Berndt Inc. | $111,000 | 3 |
| Exact Corp | $108,285 | 1 |
| GEORIS WINERY | $105,096 | 1 |
| PARAMOUNT CITRUS PACKING COMPANY | $105,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE SPECIALTIES, INC. | $104,000 | 1 |
| HOUWELING NURSERIES OXNARD, INC. | $103,500 | 2 |
| DAVENPORT ENGINEERING, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| R & C BERNDT, INC | $100,000 | 1 |
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Aventura, FL · $183,862FALLON, NV · $156,000Wenatchee, WA · $150,000Vista, CA · $140,000TEHACHAPI, CA · $133,692Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Agricultural Engineers make in California?
The median Agricultural Engineers salary in California is $76,336 based on 121 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Agricultural Engineers?
A Agricultural Engineers in California earns 21.1% more than the national median of $63,045, or $55,116 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.