DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$85,000
vs National
+9.3%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,372
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,000
+9.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA earns $85,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.3% 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 $61,372 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEWBERRY DESIGN BUILDERS, INC. | $113,131 | 1 |
| Karma Automotive, LLC | $105,000 | 117 |
| Toyota Racing Development TRD U.S.A., Inc. | $95,087 | 6 |
| Altair ProductDesign, Inc. | $83,200 | 1,246 |
| Phillips-Medisize Costa Mesa, LLC | $81,307 | 1 |
| QSC, LLC | $79,529 | 2 |
| AFFINITY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $79,518 | 1 |
| AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS LLC | $78,150 | 4 |
| Racar Engineering LLC | $78,000 | 197 |
| Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC | $76,211 | 10 |
| Detroit Engineered Products, Inc. | $75,000 | 443 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $73,861 | 1,032 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $71,406 | 761 |
| AUDEZE, LLC. | $70,000 | 2 |
| Schneider Electric LLC | $69,102 | 69 |
| Engineering Technology Associates | $68,000 | 934 |
| HJI GROUP CORPORATION | $63,086 | 2 |
| DJH ENTERPRISES INC. | $63,086 | 1 |
| Raise 3D Technologies, Inc. | $61,173 | 2 |
| INVENTIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS,INC | $60,385 | 3 |
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NEDERLAND, TX · $184,000GREENBELT, MD · $178,214Wilmington, CA · $175,000Reno, NE · $169,478DALLAS, OR · $168,000Top-Paying Roles in Costa Mesa, CA
Chief Executives · $250,000Financial Managers · $195,000Art Directors · $188,000Architectural and Engineering Managers · $172,848Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · $166,602Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $85,000 based on 81 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Costa Mesa, CA earns 9.3% more than the national median of $77,792, or $61,372 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.