DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$57,528
vs National
-17.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,536
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,528
-17.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in BERKELEY, CA earns $57,528 in nominal terms, which is 17.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,536 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHRI OPTICS, INC | $103,730 | 1 |
| HYSITRON, INC. | $100,000 | 2 |
| POLYSPECTRA, INC. | $88,000 | 1 |
| ENERGY EVERYWHERE, INC. | $76,000 | 3 |
| University of California, Berkeley | $59,425 | 8 |
| BATTELLE | $59,000 | 60 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | $56,688 | 102 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in BERKELEY, CA is $57,528 based on 88 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in BERKELEY, CA earns 17.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $41,536 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.