DOL Median (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
$65,000
vs National
-16.4%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,931
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-16.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.4% 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 $46,931 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Manufacturing, LLC | $105,643 | 4 |
| Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. | $80,454 | 20 |
| Control Components Inc. | $80,000 | 11 |
| SUBZERO CONSTRUCTORS, INC. | $78,000 | 1 |
| ALLIANCE ELECTRONICS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | $70,200 | 2 |
| Applied Medical Resources Corporation | $63,606 | 26 |
| Wilmac Inc | $62,719 | 2 |
| Standard Cable USA, Inc | $60,445 | 4 |
| Norwest Engineering, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $65,000 based on 33 DOL filings.
Is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA earns 16.4% less than the national median of $77,792, or $46,931 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.