DOL Median (La Jolla, CA)
$54,694
vs National
-13.9%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,490
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,694
-13.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in La Jolla, CA earns $54,694 in nominal terms, which is 13.9% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,490 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in La Jolla, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Becton Dickinson and Company | $89,125 | 5 |
| SIRENAS MARINE DISCOVERY, LLC | $85,000 | 2 |
| THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $65,790 | 1 |
| The Scripps Research Institute | $63,440 | 12 |
| The Salk Institute for Biological Studies | $50,000 | 3 |
| University of California, San Diego | $46,489 | 11 |
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How much does a Chemists make in La Jolla, CA?
The median Chemists salary in La Jolla, CA is $54,694 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is La Jolla, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in La Jolla, CA earns 13.9% less than the national median of $63,535, or $39,490 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.