DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$52,432
vs National
+0.6%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,857
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,432
+0.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Los Angeles, CA earns $52,432 in nominal terms, which is 0.6% above the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,857 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR NOVEL THERAPEUTICS | $88,348 | 2 |
| Validation Associates LLC | $88,130 | 3 |
| RESPONSE GENETICS INC | $78,000 | 4 |
| CEDARSSINAI MEDICAL CENTER | $76,066 | 2 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $72,301 | 67 |
| Baxter Healthcare Corp. | $71,657 | 4 |
| University of Southern California | $61,048 | 2 |
| Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science | $60,000 | 1 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | $55,000 | 223 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $50,788 | 146 |
| The University of Southern California | $50,669 | 43 |
| C&C BIOPHARMA, LLC | $48,912 | 4 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | $45,432 | 5 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $45,000 | 1 |
| BRENTWOOD BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Los Angeles, CA is $52,432 based on 202 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Los Angeles, CA earns 0.6% more than the national median of $52,140, or $37,857 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.