DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$119,001
vs National
+20.1%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$85,921
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$119,001
+20.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in San Diego, CA earns $119,001 in nominal terms, which is 20.1% 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 $85,921 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INTENSITY CORPORATION | $186,000 | 2 |
| INVESTMENT PLACEMENT GROUP | $180,000 | 1 |
| Sempra North American Infrastructure, LLC | $151,761 | 4 |
| Dexcom, Inc | $145,000 | 1 |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | $115,212 | 2 |
| SEMPRA U.S. GAS AND POWER, LLC | $115,000 | 1 |
| DLA Piper LLP (US) | $110,000 | 7 |
| SEMPRA LNG AND MIDSTREAM LLC | $104,541 | 3 |
| PRECISION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, INC. | $99,500 | 1 |
| Sempra LNG, LLC | $87,942 | 1 |
| MATPHIL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $55,994 | 1 |
| SOURCE ONE STAFFING | $55,598 | 2 |
| KAZUHM, INC. | $55,120 | 1 |
| VIAWAY, INC. | $50,024 | 1 |
| INDUSTRIAL POLISHING SERVICES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| WIG USA INC., | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in San Diego, CA?
The median Economists salary in San Diego, CA is $119,001 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in San Diego, CA earns 20.1% more than the national median of $99,100, or $85,921 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.