DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$86,764
vs National
-10.6%
National: $97,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,645
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,764
-10.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$97,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Costa Mesa, CA earns $86,764 in nominal terms, which is 10.6% below the national average of $97,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,645 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EMULEX CORPORATION, AN AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY | $130,562 | 6 |
| Energous Corporation | $108,992 | 12 |
| QSC, LLC | $107,192 | 2 |
| Emulex Corporation | $97,611 | 20 |
| EMULEX DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING CORP | $87,000 | 21 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $81,432 | 98 |
| JOYETECH USA INC | $66,560 | 3 |
| EMULEX DESIGN & MANUFACTURING CORP | N/A | 23 |
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Chief Executives · $250,000Financial Managers · $195,000Art Directors · $188,000Architectural and Engineering Managers · $172,848Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · $166,602Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $86,764 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Electronics Engineers, Except Computer?
A Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Costa Mesa, CA earns 10.6% less than the national median of $97,000, or $62,645 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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