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💰 COL Index: 116 — Higher Cost

Salaries in Garden Grove, CA

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$56,061
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$48,538
model average ÷ 115.5 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$133,177
City 1BR Rent Reference
$2,252
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Garden Grove?

$56,061 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$56,061/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,672/month
Household income context$87,407

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 +5% vs national

Software Developer

$133,177
💡 Purchasing-power model $115,305
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.03/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 +5% vs national

Accountant

$90,082
💡 Purchasing-power model $77,993
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $43.31/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 +5% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$66,630
💡 Purchasing-power model $57,688
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $32.03/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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4️⃣ +5% vs national

Electrician

$64,412
💡 Purchasing-power model $55,768
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.97/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ +5% vs national

Real Estate Agent

$64,338
💡 Purchasing-power model $55,704
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.93/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Garden Grove

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (115.5/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $133,177
2 Accountant $90,082
3 Elementary School Teacher $66,630
4 Electrician $64,412
5 Real Estate Agent $64,338
6 Heavy Truck Driver $55,558
7 Carpenter $52,325
8 Paralegal $52,325
9 Physical Therapist $52,325
10 Human Resources Specialist $52,325
11 Financial Analyst $52,325
12 Pharmacist $52,325
13 HVAC Technician $52,325
14 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $52,325
15 Welder $52,325
16 Nail Technician $52,325
17 Cosmetologist $52,325
18 Personal Trainer $52,325
19 Chef/Head Cook $52,325
20 Social Worker $52,325
21 Auto Mechanic $52,325
22 Veterinary Technician $52,325
23 Pharmacy Technician $52,325
24 Dental Assistant $52,325
25 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $52,325
26 Firefighter $52,325
27 Construction Manager $52,325
28 Dental Hygienist $52,325
29 Web Developer $52,325
30 Marketing Manager $52,325
31 Medical Assistant $52,325
32 Loan Officer $52,325
33 Insurance Agent $52,325
34 Project Manager $52,325
35 Graphic Designer $52,325
36 Police Officer $52,325
37 Plumber $52,325
38 Data Analyst $52,325
39 Security Guard $37,820

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Garden Grove salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.332×–1.569× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 115.5 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Garden Grove

🏠
1BR Rent
$2,252/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$2,815/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$959,000
📉
Unemployment
5.2%
💳
Median Income
$87,407
🎓
College Educated
27%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
116
Higher Cost
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❓ Garden Grove Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Garden Grove mean on this page?

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$56,061 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Garden Grove workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Garden Grove?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,672 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Garden Grove?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Garden Grove?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.332×–1.569× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Garden Grove

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