DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$74,526
vs National
-16.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,809
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,526
-16.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA earns $74,526 in nominal terms, which is 16.6% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,809 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karma Automotive, LLC | $95,000 | 4 |
| HJI GROUP CORPORATION | $72,914 | 4 |
| DJH ENTERPRISES INC. | $44,325 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $74,526 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA earns 16.6% less than the national median of $89,315, or $53,809 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.