DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$71,000
vs National
+15.4%
National: $61,503BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,264
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,000
+15.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,503
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Costa Mesa, CA earns $71,000 in nominal terms, which is 15.4% above the national average of $61,503. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,264 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern California Coastal Water Research Project | $71,000 | 12 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL COST MANAGEMENT, INC. | $56,160 | 1 |
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How much does a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $71,000 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health?
A Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Costa Mesa, CA earns 15.4% more than the national median of $61,503, or $51,264 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.