DOL Median (Sylmar, CA)
$70,720
vs National
-9.1%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,061
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,720
-9.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Sylmar, CA earns $70,720 in nominal terms, which is 9.1% 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 $51,061 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sylmar, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ST. JUDE MEDICAL, IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS D | $107,850 | 2 |
| St. Jude Medical Cardiology Division | $105,000 | 10 |
| Capgemini America Inc | $85,250 | 51 |
| I3 Infotek, Inc. | $85,243 | 16 |
| ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIAC RHYTHM MGMT DIV | $81,698 | 2 |
| ASC PROCESS SYSTEMS | $81,620 | 2 |
| HCL America INC | $79,102 | 925 |
| SECOND SIGHT MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. | $77,500 | 1 |
| RevereIT LLC | $74,298 | 43 |
| REVERE LIFE SCIENCES LLC | $72,800 | 12 |
| Verotech Solutions, LLC | $70,720 | 90 |
| ANTHONY INC | $67,728 | 3 |
| Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. | $65,291 | 2 |
| COSMOS ENGINEERING SERVICES LLC | $62,000 | 31 |
| KAY & JAMES INC. | $57,408 | 3 |
| ST. JUDE MEDICAL, IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIVISION | N/A | 2 |
| KAY & JAMES INC. DBA J&S MACHINE WORKS | N/A | 1 |
| KAY&JAMES INC. DBA J&S MACHINE WORKS | N/A | 1 |
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General and Operations Managers · $178,110Sales Managers · $164,091Managers, All Other · $155,000Marketing Managers · $144,405Computer and Information Systems Managers · $138,367Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Sylmar, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Sylmar, CA is $70,720 based on 33 DOL filings.
Is Sylmar, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Sylmar, CA earns 9.1% less than the national median of $77,792, or $51,061 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.