DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$161,366
vs National
+46.7%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$116,510
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$161,366
+46.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA earns $161,366 in nominal terms, which is 46.7% above the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $116,510 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 |
|---|---|---|
| QSC, LLC | $161,366 | 1 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $161,366 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA earns 46.7% more than the national median of $110,000, or $116,510 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.