DOL Median (Sunnyvale, CA)
$170,967
vs National
+151.4%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$123,442
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$170,967
+151.4% 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 Sunnyvale, CA earns $170,967 in nominal terms, which is 151.4% 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 $123,442 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sunnyvale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NextNav, LLC | $170,967 | 1 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Sunnyvale, CA is $170,967 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Sunnyvale, CA earns 151.4% more than the national median of $68,000, or $123,442 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.