DOL Median (Scotts Valley, CA)
$76,916
vs National
-1.1%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,535
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,916
-1.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Scotts Valley, CA earns $76,916 in nominal terms, which is 1.1% 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 $55,535 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Scotts Valley, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seagate US LLC | $92,518 | 92 |
| Fox Factory, Inc. | $79,327 | 3 |
| Zero Motorcycles Inc | $78,832 | 4 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Scotts Valley, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Scotts Valley, CA is $76,916 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Scotts Valley, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Scotts Valley, CA earns 1.1% less than the national median of $77,792, or $55,535 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.