DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$60,195
vs National
+0.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,462
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,195
+0.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $60,195 in nominal terms, which is 0.3% 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 $43,462 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Zusser Company, Inc. | $90,000 | 2 |
| Taslimi Construction Company, Inc. | $68,000 | 1 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $66,783 | 118 |
| The Capital Projects Group | $59,738 | 8 |
| Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. | $40,601 | 1 |
| UNIX INDUSTRIES, INC. | $35,506 | 2 |
| WTP America LLC dba WT Partnership | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Cost Estimators salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $60,195 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 0.3% more than the national median of $60,000, or $43,462 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.