DOL Median (Fairfield, CT)
$72,572
vs National
-6.7%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,336
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,572
-6.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Fairfield, CT earns $72,572 in nominal terms, which is 6.7% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,336 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fairfield, CT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $73,861 | 1,032 |
| REDLINE TECH CO | $72,572 | 5 |
| SCAP MOTORS INC. | $70,200 | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Fairfield, CT?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Fairfield, CT is $72,572 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Fairfield, CT a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Fairfield, CT earns 6.7% less than the national median of $77,792, or $64,336 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.