DOL Median (Santa Ana, CA)
$85,329
vs National
+20%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,610
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,329
+20% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in Santa Ana, CA earns $85,329 in nominal terms, which is 20% above the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,610 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Ana, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EARTH CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL INC | $90,000 | 1 |
| WAHLCO, INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
| CH2M Hill Inc. | $75,358 | 58 |
| J.C. PALOMAR INC. | $60,000 | 1 |
| Energy & Environment Inc. | $56,160 | 4 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in Santa Ana, CA?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in Santa Ana, CA is $85,329 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Santa Ana, CA a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in Santa Ana, CA earns 20% more than the national median of $71,100, or $61,610 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.