DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$90,000
vs National
-2.3%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,982
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,000
-2.3% 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 San Jose, CA earns $90,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.3% 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 $64,982 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Geometrics, Inc. | $90,000 | 3 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $86,441 | 18 |
| CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. | $54,662 | 2 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in San Jose, CA?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in San Jose, CA is $90,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in San Jose, CA earns 2.3% less than the national median of $92,120, or $64,982 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.