DOL Median (Santa Clara, CA)
$45,952
vs National
+11.6%
National: $41,161BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,178
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,952
+11.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$41,161
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Technicians in Santa Clara, CA earns $45,952 in nominal terms, which is 11.6% 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 $33,178 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Clara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DAKO NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $82,000 | 4 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $57,886 | 2 |
| Dr. Rath Research Institute, B.V. | $46,904 | 7 |
| LIGHTSPEED GENOMICS | $45,000 | 1 |
| MICROPOINT BIOSCIENCE,INC. | $42,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Biological Technicians make in Santa Clara, CA?
The median Biological Technicians salary in Santa Clara, CA is $45,952 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Santa Clara, CA a good place to work as a Biological Technicians?
A Biological Technicians in Santa Clara, CA earns 11.6% more than the national median of $41,161, or $33,178 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.