Local Salary Data

Mechanical Engineers Salary in Van Nuys, CA

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

Local Median
$70,606
14 filings
DOL Median (Van Nuys, CA)
$70,606
vs National
-9.2%
National: $77,792
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,979
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$70,606
-9.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in Van Nuys, CA earns $70,606 in nominal terms, which is 9.2% 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 $50,979 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 Van Nuys, CA?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Van Nuys, CA is $70,606 based on 14 DOL filings.

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

A Mechanical Engineers in Van Nuys, CA earns 9.2% less than the national median of $77,792, or $50,979 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.