DOL Median (Poway, CA)
$76,500
vs National
-1.7%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,235
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,500
-1.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Poway, CA earns $76,500 in nominal terms, which is 1.7% 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 $55,235 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Poway, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Automation | $120,399 | 9 |
| Transportation Power, LLC | $110,000 | 8 |
| Harmonic Design, Inc. | $90,000 | 2 |
| TORAY MEMBRANE USA, INC. | $89,249 | 3 |
| Delta Design, Inc. | $78,000 | 4 |
| VOITH TURBO INC. | $71,635 | 10 |
| BETA SOFT SYSTEMS INC | $61,755 | 6 |
| Rowe Technologies, Inc | $61,444 | 1 |
| First Tek Inc | $60,000 | 8 |
| INTEGRITY MUNICIPAL SERVICES LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
| Printex Corp | $56,784 | 2 |
| Integrity Municipal Systems, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Chief Executives · $168,000Architectural and Engineering Managers · $154,250Training and Development Managers · $150,000Operations Research Analysts · $145,621Veterinarians · $115,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Poway, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Poway, CA is $76,500 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Poway, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Poway, CA earns 1.7% less than the national median of $77,792, or $55,235 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.