DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$61,679
vs National
-9.3%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,533
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,679
-9.3% 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 Los Angeles, CA earns $61,679 in nominal terms, which is 9.3% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,533 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles | $61,679 | 29 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Los Angeles, CA is $61,679 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Los Angeles, CA earns 9.3% less than the national median of $68,000, or $44,533 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.