DOL Median (Goleta, CA)
$84,011
vs National
+32.2%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,658
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$84,011
+32.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Goleta, CA earns $84,011 in nominal terms, which is 32.2% 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 $60,658 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Goleta, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SPECTRAFLUIDICS, INC. | $110,000 | 1 |
| Wyatt Technology Corporation | $94,506 | 2 |
| Allergan Sales LLC | $83,000 | 16 |
| ALLERGAN SALES, LLC ( SUBSIDIARY OF ALLERGAN, INC) | $72,400 | 3 |
| Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Inc. | $50,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Goleta, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Goleta, CA is $84,011 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Goleta, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Goleta, CA earns 32.2% more than the national median of $63,535, or $60,658 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.