DOL Median (Sunnyvale, CA)
$55,806
vs National
-7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,293
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,806
-7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Sunnyvale, CA earns $55,806 in nominal terms, which is 7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,293 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sunnyvale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | $60,000 | 28 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Sunnyvale, CA is $55,806 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Sunnyvale, CA earns 7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $40,293 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.