DOL Median (Lake Forest, CA)
$69,778
vs National
-1%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,381
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,778
-1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Lake Forest, CA earns $69,778 in nominal terms, which is 1% below the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,381 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lake Forest, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Zalzali & Associates, Inc. | $87,880 | 2 |
| NA & ASSOCIATES, INC | $84,656 | 1 |
| Colorado Structures, Inc. | $77,595 | 4 |
| ARB STRUCTURES, INC | $75,000 | 1 |
| GMEP Engineers | $72,800 | 1 |
| UNITED INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC. | $70,000 | 2 |
| NATIONAL ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. | $69,555 | 4 |
| Advanced Geosolutions, Inc. | $66,539 | 1 |
| ATHALYE CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. | $66,414 | 5 |
| SEMA Construction, Inc. | $66,165 | 5 |
| Mayers & Associates Civil Engineering Inc | $65,811 | 2 |
| INFINIGY SOLUTIONS LLC | $60,830 | 5 |
| Zalzali Associates, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in Lake Forest, CA?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Lake Forest, CA is $69,778 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Lake Forest, CA a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Lake Forest, CA earns 1% less than the national median of $70,500, or $50,381 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.