DOL Median (Chula Vista, CA)
$95,490
vs National
+22.8%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,946
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,490
+22.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Chula Vista, CA earns $95,490 in nominal terms, which is 22.8% 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 $68,946 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chula Vista, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rohr, Inc. | $108,722 | 8 |
| Goodrich Corporation | $95,408 | 20 |
| ROHR, INC. D/B/A UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS | $95,243 | 41 |
| Rockwell Collins Inc. | $90,000 | 11 |
| QUEST GLOBAL CORPORATION | $71,421 | 27 |
| QUEST GLOBAL SERVICES - NA | $67,673 | 16 |
| Quest Global Services- N.A.,Inc. | $67,379 | 79 |
| QuEST Global Services-N.A., Inc. | $66,768 | 266 |
| Cyient, Inc | $63,814 | 963 |
| QUEST GLOBAL SERVICES- NA, INC | $63,190 | 37 |
| Ace Industries, Inc | $57,699 | 2 |
| GCE INDUSTRIES, INC. | $56,785 | 1 |
| GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES DIVISION | N/A | 9 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Chula Vista, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Chula Vista, CA is $95,490 based on 60 DOL filings.
Is Chula Vista, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Chula Vista, CA earns 22.8% more than the national median of $77,792, or $68,946 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.