DOL Median (San Luis Obispo, CA)
$48,996
vs National
-2%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,376
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,996
-2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in San Luis Obispo, CA earns $48,996 in nominal terms, which is 2% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,376 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Luis Obispo, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Feed & Supply Co | $130,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY | $48,996 | 4 |
| EDNA VALLEY VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | $40,893 | 5 |
| Associated Feed and Supply Company | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The median Animal Scientists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is $48,996 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is San Luis Obispo, CA a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in San Luis Obispo, CA earns 2% less than the national median of $50,000, or $35,376 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.