DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$89,398
vs National
+26.8%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,547
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,398
+26.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $89,398 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% above the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,547 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DRS Engineering Inc. | $123,750 | 14 |
| MSC SERVICE COMPANY | $90,949 | 3 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | $80,000 | 279 |
| WORKPOINT Engineering | $80,000 | 3 |
| Brian Noteware AIA Architect Inc | $74,000 | 2 |
| DLR Group, Inc. | $70,523 | 6 |
| Zusser Company, Inc. | $69,264 | 2 |
| MSC SERVICE COMPANY, DBA MORLEY BUILDERS | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Civil Engineers salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $89,398 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 26.8% more than the national median of $70,500, or $64,547 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.