DOL Median (Carpinteria, CA)
$85,238
vs National
+9.6%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,544
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,238
+9.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Carpinteria, CA earns $85,238 in nominal terms, which is 9.6% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,544 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Carpinteria, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Advanced Lidar Solutions US, LLC | $127,005 | 1 |
| Continental Autonomous Mobility US LLC | $106,656 | 3 |
| Freudenberg Medical | $91,866 | 6 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $71,406 | 761 |
| GIGAVAC, LLC | $68,728 | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Carpinteria, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Carpinteria, CA is $85,238 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Carpinteria, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Carpinteria, CA earns 9.6% more than the national median of $77,792, or $61,544 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.