DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$63,742
vs National
+0.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,023
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,742
+0.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Santa Barbara, CA earns $63,742 in nominal terms, which is 0.3% 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 $46,023 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruker Nano, Inc. | $107,000 | 1 |
| INVENIOS LLC | $67,000 | 1 |
| Anasys Instruments Corp | $65,915 | 1 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $57,450 | 8 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $63,742 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Santa Barbara, CA earns 0.3% more than the national median of $63,535, or $46,023 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.