DOL Median (Cupertino, CA)
$148,050
vs National
+111.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$106,895
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$148,050
+111.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Cupertino, CA earns $148,050 in nominal terms, which is 111.5% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $106,895 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cupertino, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $150,000 | 7 |
| SKELETAL KINETICS LLC | $90,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Cupertino, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Cupertino, CA is $148,050 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Cupertino, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Cupertino, CA earns 111.5% more than the national median of $70,000, or $106,895 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.