DOL Median (Sunnyvale, CA)
$111,592
vs National
+12.6%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$80,572
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$111,592
+12.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Sunnyvale, CA earns $111,592 in nominal terms, which is 12.6% 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 $80,572 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sunnyvale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE LLC | $148,000 | 8 |
| LinkedIn Corporation | $131,518 | 13 |
| KANA SOFTWARE, INC | $119,490 | 2 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $117,645 | 6 |
| United HealthCare Services, INC | $111,592 | 1 |
| Turvo LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | $93,891 | 5 |
| YAHOO! INC. | $93,018 | 1 |
| Shutterfly, LLC | $59,218 | 2 |
| ABOVEGEM, INC. | $55,869 | 1 |
| APPSCOTCH INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median Economists salary in Sunnyvale, CA is $111,592 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Sunnyvale, CA earns 12.6% more than the national median of $99,100, or $80,572 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.