DOL Median (San Francisco, CA)
$83,429
vs National
+28.3%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,237
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,429
+28.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in San Francisco, CA earns $83,429 in nominal terms, which is 28.3% above the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,237 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Worldwide | $91,250 | 9 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $82,909 | 1 |
| NATURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE | $82,909 | 3 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in San Francisco, CA?
The median Hydrologists salary in San Francisco, CA is $83,429 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in San Francisco, CA earns 28.3% more than the national median of $65,004, or $60,237 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.