Local Salary Data

Cost Estimators Salary in PASADENA, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$49,960
12 filings
DOL Median (PASADENA, CA)
$49,960
vs National
-16.7%
National: $60,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,072
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$49,960
-16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Cost Estimators in PASADENA, CA earns $49,960 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,072 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cost Estimators make in PASADENA, CA?

The median Cost Estimators salary in PASADENA, CA is $49,960 based on 12 DOL filings.

Is PASADENA, CA a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?

A Cost Estimators in PASADENA, CA earns 16.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $36,072 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.