DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$96,470
vs National
+85%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,653
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,470
+85% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in San Jose, CA earns $96,470 in nominal terms, which is 85% 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 $69,653 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hermes Microvision Inc. | $124,800 | 1 |
| CLICK DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | $120,000 | 1 |
| Complete Genomics Inc | $119,025 | 4 |
| INCUBE LABS LLC | $96,470 | 2 |
| NICHE4ME, INC | $83,200 | 2 |
| Becton Dickinson and Company | $77,821 | 21 |
| Rtec-Instruments.,Inc | $73,195 | 1 |
| Genista Biosciences Inc. | $63,232 | 2 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in San Jose, CA?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in San Jose, CA is $96,470 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in San Jose, CA earns 85% more than the national median of $52,140, or $69,653 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.