DOL Median (Santa Clara, CA)
$179,587
vs National
+56.2%
National: $115,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$129,666
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$179,587
+56.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Data Scientists in Santa Clara, CA earns $179,587 in nominal terms, which is 56.2% 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 $129,666 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Clara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Health Care | $128,897 | 7 |
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How much does a Data Scientists make in Santa Clara, CA?
The median Data Scientists salary in Santa Clara, CA is $179,587 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Santa Clara, CA a good place to work as a Data Scientists?
A Data Scientists in Santa Clara, CA earns 56.2% more than the national median of $115,000, or $129,666 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.