DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$144,504
vs National
+25.7%
National: $115,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$104,335
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$144,504
+25.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Data Scientists in Los Angeles, CA earns $144,504 in nominal terms, which is 25.7% above the national average of $115,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $104,335 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Caremark LLC | $149,752 | 2 |
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How much does a Data Scientists make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Data Scientists salary in Los Angeles, CA is $144,504 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Data Scientists?
A Data Scientists in Los Angeles, CA earns 25.7% more than the national median of $115,000, or $104,335 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.