DOL Median (Foster City, CA)
$129,106
vs National
+30.3%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,217
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$129,106
+30.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Foster City, CA earns $129,106 in nominal terms, which is 30.3% above the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $93,217 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Foster City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VISA USA | $175,000 | 1 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc | $132,527 | 4 |
| Visa U.S.A. Inc. | $121,846 | 8 |
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How much does a Economists make in Foster City, CA?
The median Economists salary in Foster City, CA is $129,106 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Foster City, CA a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Foster City, CA earns 30.3% more than the national median of $99,100, or $93,217 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.