DOL Median (Santa Ana, CA)
$70,894
vs National
-20.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,187
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,894
-20.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Santa Ana, CA earns $70,894 in nominal terms, which is 20.6% 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 $51,187 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences LLC | $130,000 | 12 |
| CUSTOM BUILT MACHINERY, INC. | $130,000 | 1 |
| Aegis Technology, Inc | $70,770 | 5 |
| TECHSERVE INDUSTRIES, INC. | $62,748 | 1 |
| Axiom Materials, Inc. | $51,355 | 1 |
| Robinson Pharma Inc | N/A | 3 |
| TECHSERVE MANUFACTURING, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Santa Ana, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Santa Ana, CA is $70,894 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Santa Ana, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Santa Ana, CA earns 20.6% less than the national median of $89,315, or $51,187 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.