DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$95,400
vs National
+46.8%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,881
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,400
+46.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in San Jose, CA earns $95,400 in nominal terms, which is 46.8% 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 $68,881 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Water Institute of the Gulf | $65,004 | 14 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in San Jose, CA?
The median Hydrologists salary in San Jose, CA is $95,400 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in San Jose, CA earns 46.8% more than the national median of $65,004, or $68,881 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.