DOL Median (Pleasanton, CA)
$50,918
vs National
+23.7%
National: $41,161BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,764
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,918
+23.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$41,161
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Technicians in Pleasanton, CA earns $50,918 in nominal terms, which is 23.7% above the national average of $41,161. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,764 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GRITSTONE ONCOLOGY, INC | $72,500 | 2 |
| DiaCarta, Inc. | $55,000 | 3 |
| ZELTIQ AESTHETICS INC. | $50,180 | 5 |
| APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS LLC | $43,992 | 1 |
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How much does a Biological Technicians make in Pleasanton, CA?
The median Biological Technicians salary in Pleasanton, CA is $50,918 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to work as a Biological Technicians?
A Biological Technicians in Pleasanton, CA earns 23.7% more than the national median of $41,161, or $36,764 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.