DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$49,856
vs National
-16%
National: $59,342BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,997
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,856
-16% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,342
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Costa Mesa, CA earns $49,856 in nominal terms, which is 16% below the national average of $59,342. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,997 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Payoff, Inc. | $110,000 | 3 |
| Experian Services Corporation | $101,250 | 1 |
| Covidien LP | $79,707 | 15 |
| Relayr | $75,000 | 1 |
| AQUAKLEEN PRODUCTS, INC. | $72,800 | 7 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $70,000 | 444 |
| VF Outdoor LLC | $66,950 | 2 |
| Tanisha Systems, Inc. | $61,668 | 4 |
| PRIMARY COLOR | $58,028 | 11 |
| Eudoxus, Inc. | $57,200 | 1 |
| GAC MOTOR NORTH AMERICA LLC | $57,200 | 3 |
| WORLD JOINT CORP. D/B/A IACE TRAVEL | $55,765 | 11 |
| Raise 3D Technologies, Inc. | $55,578 | 1 |
| BEIFANG EDUCATION GROUP (US) LTD. | $55,578 | 2 |
| NEWPORT MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. | $55,089 | 2 |
| PRO-LITE INC | $55,058 | 8 |
| United Marketing and Advertising, LLC, | $55,058 | 1 |
| Volcom LLC | $54,063 | 4 |
| Mattson Resources LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| BETA SOFT SYSTEMS INC | $50,000 | 22 |
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How much does a Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $49,856 based on 48 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
A Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Costa Mesa, CA earns 16% less than the national median of $59,342, or $35,997 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.