DOL Median (California)
$77,948
vs National
+14.6%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,280
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,948
+14.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$68,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in California earns $77,948 in nominal terms, which is 14.6% above the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,280 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TMT International Observatory LLC | $259,715 | 2 |
| NextNav, LLC | $170,967 | 1 |
| MISSION CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $138,312 | 2 |
| ATMOSPHERIC DATA SOLUTIONS | $135,200 | 2 |
| CoreLogic Spatial Solutions, LLC | $115,354 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION | $111,280 | 24 |
| Giant Magellan Telescope Organization | $109,500 | 3 |
| California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | $108,628 | 15 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | $105,600 | 3 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | $102,000 | 21 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. UNIVERSITY | $101,899 | 1 |
| ASHIMA RESEARCH | $96,366 | 1 |
| MAVRX, INC | $86,800 | 2 |
| Bay Area Environmental Research Institute | $83,678 | 3 |
| SRI International | $81,493 | 2 |
| Ramboll U.S. Corporation | $78,395 | 1 |
| Universities Space Research Association | $78,190 | 44 |
| BLOOMSKY INC. | $77,500 | 2 |
| Sonoma Technology, Inc. | $76,024 | 4 |
| University of California, San Diego | $72,550 | 9 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Sunnyvale, CA · $170,967Hazel Crest, IL · $140,000Lanham, MD · $120,000Armonk, NY · $120,000Columbia, MD · $120,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in California?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in California is $77,948 based on 124 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in California earns 14.6% more than the national median of $68,000, or $56,280 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.