DOL Median (WALNUT CREEK, CA)
$100,000
vs National
+28.5%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,202
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,000
+28.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in WALNUT CREEK, CA earns $100,000 in nominal terms, which is 28.5% 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 $72,202 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in WALNUT CREEK, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Energy Development Holdings, LLC | $108,368 | 1 |
| BLACK VEATCH CORPORATION | $93,205 | 4 |
| Calpine Corporation | $92,826 | 18 |
| Golder Associates Inc. | $91,434 | 5 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $82,250 | 33 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | $81,245 | 84 |
| AMERIT CONSULTING, INC. | $70,720 | 37 |
| Gilbane Federal | $68,889 | 2 |
| MWH AMERICAS, INC. | $67,359 | 6 |
| ITSI GILBANE COMPANY | $61,689 | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in WALNUT CREEK, CA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in WALNUT CREEK, CA is $100,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is WALNUT CREEK, CA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in WALNUT CREEK, CA earns 28.5% more than the national median of $77,792, or $72,202 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.