Local Salary Data

Mechanical Engineers Salary in SACRAMENTO, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$80,009
46 filings
DOL Median (SACRAMENTO, CA)
$80,009
vs National
+2.8%
National: $77,792
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,768
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$80,009
+2.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in SACRAMENTO, CA earns $80,009 in nominal terms, which is 2.8% 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 $57,768 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in SACRAMENTO, CA?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in SACRAMENTO, CA is $80,009 based on 46 DOL filings.

Is SACRAMENTO, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?

A Mechanical Engineers in SACRAMENTO, CA earns 2.8% more than the national median of $77,792, or $57,768 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.