DOL Median (Pleasanton, CA)
$81,453
vs National
+28.2%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,811
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,453
+28.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Pleasanton, CA earns $81,453 in nominal terms, which is 28.2% 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 $58,811 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pleasanton, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BIORAD LABORATORIES, INC. | $119,517 | 1 |
| Clorox Services Company | $117,817 | 3 |
| 10X TECHNOLOGIES INC | $110,000 | 5 |
| 10x Genomics, Inc. | $105,000 | 9 |
| Gatan, Inc. | $94,910 | 1 |
| Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. | $88,000 | 1 |
| The Clorox Company | $80,558 | 15 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | $80,292 | 25 |
| FULL SPECTRUM ANALYTICS, INC. | $80,000 | 2 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES | $78,812 | 26 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | $75,659 | 40 |
| NETPOLARITY, INC. | $72,800 | 3 |
| APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS LLC | $63,596 | 12 |
| CooperVision, Inc. | $53,500 | 1 |
| MAKRO SERVICES, INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Pleasanton, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Pleasanton, CA is $81,453 based on 49 DOL filings.
Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Pleasanton, CA earns 28.2% more than the national median of $63,535, or $58,811 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.