DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$172,848
vs National
+28%
National: $135,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$124,800
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$172,848
+28% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$135,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Architectural and Engineering Managers in Costa Mesa, CA earns $172,848 in nominal terms, which is 28% above the national average of $135,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $124,800 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Costa Mesa, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GAC R&D Center Silicon Valley Inc | $210,000 | 1 |
| Karma Automotive, LLC | $175,191 | 30 |
| Experian Information Solutions Inc. | $175,000 | 1 |
| Altametrics LLC | $172,848 | 1 |
| GAC R&D Center Silicon Valley Inc. dba: GAC Advanc | $160,000 | 1 |
| LEADING EDGE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $127,587 | 3 |
| Schneider Electric LLC | $110,344 | 31 |
| Robinson Pharma Inc | $90,750 | 3 |
| FISKER AUTOMOTIVE AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS LLC | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Architectural and Engineering Managers make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $172,848 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Architectural and Engineering Managers?
A Architectural and Engineering Managers in Costa Mesa, CA earns 28% more than the national median of $135,000, or $124,800 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.