DOL Median (Sunnyvale, CA)
$80,371
vs National
+34%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,030
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,371
+34% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in Sunnyvale, CA earns $80,371 in nominal terms, which is 34% 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 $58,030 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sunnyvale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Turner & Townsend, Inc. | $100,000 | 61 |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. | $97,310 | 2 |
| FAITHFUL+GOULD, INC. | $89,013 | 82 |
| SQUARE THREE INC | $80,371 | 1 |
| SILICONSAGE BUILDERS, LLC | $72,000 | 1 |
| Currie & Brown Inc. | $71,032 | 38 |
| W.L. Hickey Sons, Inc. | $66,997 | 2 |
| UNISEM TEST (SUNNYVALE), INC. | $48,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Sunnyvale, CA is $80,371 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in Sunnyvale, CA earns 34% more than the national median of $60,000, or $58,030 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.