DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$132,950
vs National
+34.2%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,993
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$132,950
+34.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $132,950 in nominal terms, which is 34.2% 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 $95,993 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ELEMENT CAPITAL GROUP LLC | $178,400 | 2 |
| HYLINK (USA) DIGITAL SOLUTION CO.,LTD | $175,000 | 1 |
| DROBNY CAPITAL LP | $150,000 | 2 |
| BURSTLY, INC. | $150,000 | 1 |
| The RAND Corporation | $140,048 | 10 |
| Hulu, LLC | $136,800 | 1 |
| InVenture Capital Corp. | $90,000 | 1 |
| Guggenheim Credit Services, LLC | $84,906 | 3 |
| Milken Institute | $67,000 | 5 |
| MAGNOLIA VENTURES INC | $57,658 | 3 |
| Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP | N/A | 1 |
| DEMAND MEDIA, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Economists salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $132,950 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 34.2% more than the national median of $99,100, or $95,993 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.