DOL Median (Los Altos, CA)
$150,000
vs National
+75.4%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,303
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$150,000
+75.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in Los Altos, CA earns $150,000 in nominal terms, which is 75.4% above the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,303 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Altos, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Research Institute Inc | $190,000 | 1 |
| TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE ("TRI") | $185,000 | 1 |
| CLARIPHY COMMUNICATION, INC. | $145,000 | 1 |
| CLARIPHY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | $135,000 | 13 |
| Innovusion | $125,590 | 5 |
| PHOTONIC CORP | $87,500 | 2 |
| LCG Consulting | N/A | 1 |
| PEARDIO, INC. | N/A | 4 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Los Altos, CA?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in Los Altos, CA is $150,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Los Altos, CA a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in Los Altos, CA earns 75.4% more than the national median of $85,509, or $108,303 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.