Local Salary Data

Conservation Scientists Salary in Palo Alto, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$145,500
2 filings
DOL Median (Palo Alto, CA)
$145,500
vs National
+148%
National: $58,677
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$105,054
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$145,500
+148% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$58,677
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Conservation Scientists in Palo Alto, CA earns $145,500 in nominal terms, which is 148% above the national average of $58,677. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $105,054 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Palo Alto, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION$145,5002
GORDON E. AND BETTY I. MOORE FOUNDATIONN/A1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Conservation Scientists make in Palo Alto, CA?

The median Conservation Scientists salary in Palo Alto, CA is $145,500 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Palo Alto, CA a good place to work as a Conservation Scientists?

A Conservation Scientists in Palo Alto, CA earns 148% more than the national median of $58,677, or $105,054 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.