DOL Median (Goleta, CA)
$97,531
vs National
-11.3%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,419
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$97,531
-11.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Goleta, CA earns $97,531 in nominal terms, which is 11.3% below the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,419 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Goleta, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CALIENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $98,500 | 6 |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. | $90,958 | 91 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Goleta, CA?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Goleta, CA is $97,531 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Goleta, CA a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Goleta, CA earns 11.3% less than the national median of $110,000, or $70,419 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.