DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$63,727
vs National
-35.7%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,012
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,727
-35.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Costa Mesa, CA earns $63,727 in nominal terms, which is 35.7% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,012 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Costa Mesa, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RMK FINANCIAL CORP. | $100,000 | 3 |
| American Financial Network Inc | $97,500 | 1 |
| COFCO Capital Corporation | $72,500 | 2 |
| INSELLERATE, LLC | $67,454 | 2 |
| HJI GROUP CORPORATION | $46,363 | 2 |
| PDC CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | $46,363 | 1 |
| CLEAR PATH FINANCIAL CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| INSELLARATE A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Economists salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $63,727 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Costa Mesa, CA earns 35.7% less than the national median of $99,100, or $46,012 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.