DOL Median (Irvine, CA)
$51,033
vs National
-2.1%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,847
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,033
-2.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Irvine, CA earns $51,033 in nominal terms, which is 2.1% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,847 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Irvine, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ALLERGAN SALES, LLC SUBSIDIARY OF ALLERGAN, INC | $110,000 | 3 |
| WaveSense Inc. | $104,500 | 1 |
| B. Braun Medical Inc. | $102,200 | 1 |
| Zymo Research Corporation | $95,000 | 6 |
| PHAGETECH, INC. | $81,000 | 1 |
| Allergan Sales LLC | $78,323 | 5 |
| FISH & TSANG LLP | $70,450 | 1 |
| VITALIFE, INC. | $60,000 | 3 |
| IGDRASOL, INC. | $55,000 | 1 |
| University of California, Irvine | $50,600 | 88 |
| ALLERGAN SALES, LLC ( SUBSIDIARY OF ALLERGAN, INC) | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Irvine, CA?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Irvine, CA is $51,033 based on 73 DOL filings.
Is Irvine, CA a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Irvine, CA earns 2.1% less than the national median of $52,140, or $36,847 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.