DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$88,255
vs National
+3.2%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,722
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,255
+3.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $88,255 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% 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 $63,722 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEMAND MEDIA, INC. | $142,500 | 2 |
| RadiaBeam Technologies, LLC | $88,400 | 4 |
| Preston Cinema Systems | $88,109 | 2 |
| APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORP | $87,675 | 2 |
| TELEFAR CO. LLC | $87,500 | 1 |
| TIGRISNET, INC. | $79,997 | 1 |
| UBEAM INC | N/A | 1 |
| WAJAO INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $88,255 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 3.2% more than the national median of $85,509, or $63,722 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.