DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$119,000
vs National
+20.1%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$85,921
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$119,000
+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 Jose, CA earns $119,000 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 Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunpower Corporation | $144,144 | 4 |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | $139,736 | 1 |
| Zoom Video Communications, Inc. | $130,000 | 1 |
| eBay Inc. | $121,276 | 5 |
| PayPal, Inc. | $115,000 | 4 |
| Build Block, Inc. | $110,490 | 1 |
| PROLINX SERVICES | $108,000 | 1 |
| Serviont Global Solutions, Inc. | $65,062 | 1 |
| ALCO IRON & METAL CO | $59,218 | 2 |
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How much does a Economists make in San Jose, CA?
The median Economists salary in San Jose, CA is $119,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in San Jose, 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.