DOL Median (Lake Forest, CA)
$110,032
vs National
0%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
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COL-Adjusted
$79,445
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,032
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
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BLS Estimate (This Area)
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Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Lake Forest, CA earns $110,032 in nominal terms, which is 0% 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 $79,445 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Avionics Corporation | $112,527 | 10 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | $111,280 | 6 |
| Newracom, Inc. | $102,147 | 7 |
| Vertucom, Inc | $86,798 | 1 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $73,736 | 218 |
| Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Stockton, CA · $260,000Secaucus, NJ · $250,000Redwood City, CA · $178,000Benicia, CA · $167,190Costa Mesa, CA · $161,366Top-Paying Roles in Lake Forest, CA
Chief Executives · $340,000Statisticians · $145,000Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · $130,343General and Operations Managers · $127,739Construction Managers · $127,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Lake Forest, CA?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Lake Forest, CA is $110,032 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Lake Forest, CA a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Lake Forest, CA earns 0% more than the national median of $110,000, or $79,445 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.