DOL Median (Pleasanton, CA)
$99,812
vs National
+91.4%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,066
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,812
+91.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Pleasanton, CA earns $99,812 in nominal terms, which is 91.4% 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 $72,066 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pleasanton, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GATAN, INC. A ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC. | $108,368 | 1 |
| Roche Sequencing Solutions Inc. | $102,312 | 5 |
| 10x Genomics, Inc. | $99,927 | 8 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | $83,102 | 3 |
| Silicon BioDevices, Inc. | $60,000 | 2 |
| CooperVision, Inc. | $47,653 | 1 |
| Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. | N/A | 4 |
| GE HEALTHCARE BIOSCIENCES CORP. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Pleasanton, CA?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Pleasanton, CA is $99,812 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Pleasanton, CA earns 91.4% more than the national median of $52,140, or $72,066 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.