DOL Median (Palm Desert, CA)
$95,000
vs National
-20.8%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,592
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,000
-20.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Palm Desert, CA earns $95,000 in nominal terms, which is 20.8% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,592 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palm Desert, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE GROUP, INC | $95,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Palm Desert, CA?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Palm Desert, CA is $95,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Palm Desert, CA a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Palm Desert, CA earns 20.8% less than the national median of $120,000, or $68,592 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.