Local Salary Data

Economists Salary in San Mateo, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$149,975
14 filings
DOL Median (San Mateo, CA)
$149,975
vs National
+51.3%
National: $99,100
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,285
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$149,975
+51.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Economists in San Mateo, CA earns $149,975 in nominal terms, which is 51.3% 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 $108,285 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Economists make in San Mateo, CA?

The median Economists salary in San Mateo, CA is $149,975 based on 14 DOL filings.

Is San Mateo, CA a good place to work as a Economists?

A Economists in San Mateo, CA earns 51.3% more than the national median of $99,100, or $108,285 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.