DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$43,872
vs National
-17.2%
National: $53,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,677
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,872
-17.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$53,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Editors in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $43,872 in nominal terms, which is 17.2% below the national average of $53,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,677 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Riot Games, Inc. | $185,628 | 2 |
| THE MEDIA FARM, LLC | $91,000 | 3 |
| SHOES OF PREY | $84,975 | 4 |
| TUMBLING DICE, LLC | $80,000 | 2 |
| Amazon Studios LLC | $74,100 | 2 |
| DEMAND MEDIA, INC. | $66,750 | 9 |
| MARK WOOLLEN & ASSOCIATES, L.P. | $65,000 | 1 |
| APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORP | $65,000 | 2 |
| StudioCanal US | $60,382 | 3 |
| EXTREME GROUP HOLDINGS LLC | $57,998 | 2 |
| THE BLEEDING FINGERS CUSTOM MUSIC SHOP LLC | $57,998 | 1 |
| DOTW LLC | $57,346 | 3 |
| Volt Management Corp | $55,390 | 1 |
| THE DIGITAL DIFFERENCE, INC. | $55,370 | 1 |
| PRIMAL TRAINING CENTER | $55,245 | 5 |
| GTL MEDIA, INC. | $50,000 | 1 |
| PIXOMONDO LLC | $48,600 | 3 |
| Milken Institute | $45,000 | 1 |
| BLACK BEAR PICTURES LLC | $45,000 | 1 |
| DOWNTOWN REEL PRODUCTIONS, INC. | $44,525 | 5 |
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How much does a Editors make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Editors salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $43,872 based on 48 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Editors?
A Editors in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 17.2% less than the national median of $53,000, or $31,677 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.