DOL Median (South San Francisco, CA)
$96,910
vs National
+8.5%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,971
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,910
+8.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in South San Francisco, CA earns $96,910 in nominal terms, which is 8.5% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,971 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CRYSCADE, INC. | $99,546 | 1 |
| LIGHT POLYMERS,INC | $99,403 | 3 |
| Fluidigm Corporation | $94,416 | 4 |
| Kinestral Technologies, Inc. | $81,271 | 4 |
| JMB Construction, Inc | $81,120 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in South San Francisco, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in South San Francisco, CA is $96,910 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is South San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in South San Francisco, CA earns 8.5% more than the national median of $89,315, or $69,971 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.