DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$69,276
vs National
-24.8%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,019
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,276
-24.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$92,120
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in BERKELEY, CA earns $69,276 in nominal terms, which is 24.8% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,019 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SUBSURFACE INSIGHTS LLC | $76,000 | 1 |
| University of California, Berkeley | $75,555 | 11 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | $68,496 | 112 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in BERKELEY, CA is $69,276 based on 103 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in BERKELEY, CA earns 24.8% less than the national median of $92,120, or $50,019 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.