DOL Median (Elk Grove, CA)
$71,500
vs National
-8.1%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,625
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,500
-8.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Elk Grove, CA earns $71,500 in nominal terms, which is 8.1% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,625 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Elk Grove, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $125,944 | 605 |
| NEXANT, INC. | $74,925 | 43 |
| PEGATRON TECHNOLOGY SERVICE INC. | $64,168 | 6 |
| Volt Management Corp | $63,544 | 85 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Elk Grove, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Elk Grove, CA is $71,500 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Elk Grove, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Elk Grove, CA earns 8.1% less than the national median of $77,792, or $51,625 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.