DOL Median (Richmond, CA)
$91,978
vs National
+18.2%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,410
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$91,978
+18.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Richmond, CA earns $91,978 in nominal terms, which is 18.2% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,410 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richmond, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kiewit Energy Company | $146,683 | 5 |
| Chevron Corporation | $130,600 | 31 |
| RYZEN SOLUTIONS | $99,528 | 12 |
| Sunpower Corporation | $98,700 | 12 |
| DiCon Fiberoptics Inc | $90,000 | 2 |
| HELIODYNE, INC. | $87,500 | 1 |
| Parker Hannifin Corporation | $83,694 | 77 |
| Axiom Exergy Inc. | $83,500 | 2 |
| HCL America INC | $79,102 | 925 |
| CONTAINERTRAC, INC. | $78,000 | 1 |
| University of California, Berkeley | $72,500 | 4 |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | $71,406 | 761 |
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NEDERLAND, TX · $184,000GREENBELT, MD · $178,214Wilmington, CA · $175,000Reno, NE · $169,478DALLAS, OR · $168,000Top-Paying Roles in Richmond, CA
Chief Executives · $300,600Architectural and Engineering Managers · $170,498Financial Managers · $169,188Human Resources Managers · $150,486Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · $147,940Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Richmond, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Richmond, CA is $91,978 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Richmond, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Richmond, CA earns 18.2% more than the national median of $77,792, or $66,410 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.