DOL Median (Riverside, CA)
$68,250
vs National
-20.2%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,278
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,250
-20.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in Riverside, CA earns $68,250 in nominal terms, which is 20.2% below the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,278 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Riverside, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TRUTOUCH TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED | $102,000 | 1 |
| Swift Beef Company, a JBS USA Subsidiary | $93,500 | 2 |
| Nova R&D, Inc. | $68,250 | 1 |
| Alectro, Inc. | $64,563 | 1 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RIVERSI | $48,684 | 1 |
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Riverside, CA?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in Riverside, CA is $68,250 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Riverside, CA a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in Riverside, CA earns 20.2% less than the national median of $85,509, or $49,278 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.