DOL Median (Stanford, CA)
$54,500
vs National
-45%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,350
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,500
-45% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Stanford, CA earns $54,500 in nominal terms, which is 45% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,350 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Stanford, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. | $96,250 | 6 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. UNIVERSITY | $53,700 | 37 |
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How much does a Economists make in Stanford, CA?
The median Economists salary in Stanford, CA is $54,500 based on 39 DOL filings.
Is Stanford, CA a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Stanford, CA earns 45% less than the national median of $99,100, or $39,350 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.