DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$52,662
vs National
+27.9%
National: $41,161BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,023
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,662
+27.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$41,161
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Technicians in Santa Barbara, CA earns $52,662 in nominal terms, which is 27.9% 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 $38,023 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Barbara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $53,184 | 28 |
| SANSUM DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $41,018 | 1 |
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How much does a Biological Technicians make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Biological Technicians salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $52,662 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Biological Technicians?
A Biological Technicians in Santa Barbara, CA earns 27.9% more than the national median of $41,161, or $38,023 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.