DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$76,500
vs National
+27.5%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,235
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,500
+27.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Commercial and Industrial Designers in Costa Mesa, CA earns $76,500 in nominal terms, which is 27.5% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,235 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. dba: GAC Advanc | $184,640 | 2 |
| GAC R&D Center Silicon Valley Inc | $126,882 | 2 |
| Karma Automotive, LLC | $105,000 | 7 |
| VF Outdoor LLC | $93,200 | 6 |
| Detroit Engineered Products, Inc. | $62,000 | 182 |
| CAPERON DESIGNS INC. | $60,000 | 1 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $60,000 | 2,623 |
| PRO-COM PRODUCTS INC | $55,047 | 3 |
| Epelican. Com, Inc. | $51,688 | 1 |
| Dice Technologies, Inc. | $45,000 | 2 |
| GAC RD CENTER SILICON VALLEY INC. DBAGAC ADVANCE | N/A | 1 |
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Chief Executives · $250,000Financial Managers · $195,000Art Directors · $188,000Architectural and Engineering Managers · $172,848Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · $166,602Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Commercial and Industrial Designers make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Commercial and Industrial Designers salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $76,500 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Commercial and Industrial Designers?
A Commercial and Industrial Designers in Costa Mesa, CA earns 27.5% more than the national median of $60,000, or $55,235 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.