DOL Median (La Jolla, CA)
$71,986
vs National
-7.5%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,976
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,986
-7.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in La Jolla, CA earns $71,986 in nominal terms, which is 7.5% 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 $51,976 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in La Jolla, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Black & Veatch Corporation | $81,245 | 84 |
| OUTERSPACE DESIGN GROUP INC | $75,000 | 2 |
| Fabric8Labs, Inc. | $66,000 | 1 |
| URS CORPORATION | $64,501 | 3 |
| University of California, San Diego | $56,880 | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in La Jolla, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in La Jolla, CA is $71,986 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is La Jolla, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in La Jolla, CA earns 7.5% less than the national median of $77,792, or $51,976 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.