DOL Median (Glendale, CA)
$70,400
vs National
-9.5%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,830
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,400
-9.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Glendale, CA earns $70,400 in nominal terms, which is 9.5% 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 $50,830 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Glendale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT | $123,011 | 1 |
| ARECONT VISION COSTAR | $100,000 | 2 |
| ARECONT VISION LLC | $100,000 | 3 |
| KARAGOZIAN & CASE, INC. | $85,280 | 1 |
| Truelite Trace Inc | $81,203 | 1 |
| SCHWAB ENGINEERING | $72,800 | 1 |
| MSC.Software Corporation | $71,504 | 14 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $71,406 | 761 |
| Celtic Engineering, Inc. | $68,850 | 6 |
| MEDG LLC | $67,600 | 3 |
| exp U.S. Services Inc. | $65,146 | 37 |
| ACCO Engineered Systems | $65,000 | 5 |
| INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONING CONSULTING | $62,400 | 4 |
| S Y LEE ASSOCIATES INC | $61,883 | 2 |
| Modern Engine, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| CASPIAN COMMERCIAL PLUMBING INC | N/A | 1 |
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Chief Executives · $187,200Managers, All Other · $180,000Industrial Production Managers · $160,000Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · $144,000Computer and Information Systems Managers · $140,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Glendale, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Glendale, CA is $70,400 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Glendale, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Glendale, CA earns 9.5% less than the national median of $77,792, or $50,830 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.