DOL Median (California)
$56,826
vs National
+13.7%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,030
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,826
+13.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in California earns $56,826 in nominal terms, which is 13.7% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,030 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Feed & Supply Co | $130,000 | 1 |
| Progressive Dairy Solutions, Inc. | $130,000 | 3 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | $115,325 | 2 |
| Zoetis, Inc | $90,272 | 16 |
| LONE MOUNTAIN CATTLE COMPANY, LLC | $90,000 | 1 |
| Pfizer Inc | $88,171 | 2 |
| BURNS RANCH INC. | $85,000 | 3 |
| MAPLE LEAF FARMS, INC. | $75,000 | 2 |
| OM EL ARAB INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $66,747 | 2 |
| AGBIO COMPANY | $64,896 | 2 |
| REDWOOD HILL FARM & CREAMERY, INC. | $64,147 | 1 |
| ALAMO PINTADO EQUINE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | $60,274 | 2 |
| Sequoia Veterinary Services, Inc. | $60,000 | 5 |
| Distributors Processing, Inc. | $57,535 | 3 |
| Distributors Processing, Inc. dba DPI Global | $56,826 | 1 |
| Azores Veterinary Practice | $56,400 | 1 |
| SANTA LUCIA FARM, INC. | $56,389 | 1 |
| KINGS VETERINARY SERVICE, INC. | $55,000 | 1 |
| RUANN DAIRY, LLC | $50,000 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY | $48,996 | 4 |
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Overland Park, KS · $170,000Harwood, MO · $160,000Kansas City, MO · $157,292Columbia, MA · $153,478Seattle, WA · $144,200Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Animal Scientists make in California?
The median Animal Scientists salary in California is $56,826 based on 45 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in California earns 13.7% more than the national median of $50,000, or $41,030 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.