DOL Median (WALNUT CREEK, CA)
$86,703
vs National
+21.9%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,601
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,703
+21.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in WALNUT CREEK, CA earns $86,703 in nominal terms, which is 21.9% 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 $62,601 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in WALNUT CREEK, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WOODARD CURRAN, INC. | $96,054 | 2 |
| WRECO | $91,998 | 3 |
| E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. | $86,341 | 7 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | $84,656 | 14 |
| CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC. | $79,316 | 60 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $79,175 | 114 |
| Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. | $78,344 | 6 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $77,064 | 50 |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | $76,128 | 42 |
| MWH AMERICAS, INC. | $73,570 | 18 |
| Arcadis U.S. Inc. | $70,512 | 142 |
| ERM-West, Inc. | $69,955 | 4 |
| EES CORP. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in WALNUT CREEK, CA?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in WALNUT CREEK, CA is $86,703 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is WALNUT CREEK, CA a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in WALNUT CREEK, CA earns 21.9% more than the national median of $71,100, or $62,601 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.