DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$107,682
vs National
-6.4%
National: $115,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,749
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$107,682
-6.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Data Scientists in San Jose, CA earns $107,682 in nominal terms, which is 6.4% below the national average of $115,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,749 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vital Connect, Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| Sikka Software Corporation | $107,682 | 4 |
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How much does a Data Scientists make in San Jose, CA?
The median Data Scientists salary in San Jose, CA is $107,682 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Data Scientists?
A Data Scientists in San Jose, CA earns 6.4% less than the national median of $115,000, or $77,749 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.