DOL Median (Petaluma, CA)
$72,000
vs National
+5.9%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,986
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
+5.9% 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 Petaluma, CA earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 5.9% 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 $51,986 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Petaluma, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Technology, Inc. | $76,024 | 4 |
| FARALLON INSTITUTE | $62,416 | 5 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Petaluma, CA?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Petaluma, CA is $72,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Petaluma, CA a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Petaluma, CA earns 5.9% more than the national median of $68,000, or $51,986 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.