DOL Median (Foster City, CA)
$93,600
vs National
+47.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,581
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$93,600
+47.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Foster City, CA earns $93,600 in nominal terms, which is 47.3% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,581 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Foster City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Issam Tina Solutions, Inc | $93,600 | 8 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc | $88,169 | 47 |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | $66,560 | 16 |
| PPD Development, L.P. | $64,251 | 31 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Foster City, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Foster City, CA is $93,600 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is Foster City, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Foster City, CA earns 47.3% more than the national median of $63,535, or $67,581 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.