DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$57,006
vs National
+46.2%
National: $39,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,160
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,006
+46.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Technicians in Santa Barbara, CA earns $57,006 in nominal terms, which is 46.2% above the national average of $39,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,160 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 | $57,006 | 12 |
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How much does a Chemical Technicians make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Chemical Technicians salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $57,006 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Technicians?
A Chemical Technicians in Santa Barbara, CA earns 46.2% more than the national median of $39,000, or $41,160 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.