DOL Median (Modesto, CA)
$67,642
vs National
-13%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,839
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,642
-13% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Modesto, CA earns $67,642 in nominal terms, which is 13% 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 $48,839 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Modesto, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| E & J GALLO INC | $72,000 | 1 |
| ELUM INC. | $68,000 | 7 |
| ANDERSON INDUSTRIAL ENGINES COMPANY, INC. | $67,642 | 1 |
| Industrial Automation Group LLC | $62,650 | 6 |
| Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc | $61,256 | 3 |
| RIZO - LOPEZ FOODS, INC. | $60,174 | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Modesto, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Modesto, CA is $67,642 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Modesto, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Modesto, CA earns 13% less than the national median of $77,792, or $48,839 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.