DOL Median (Davis, CA)
$46,746
vs National
-33.2%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,752
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,746
-33.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Davis, CA earns $46,746 in nominal terms, which is 33.2% 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 $33,752 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Davis, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Davis | $46,746 | 9 |
| MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Davis, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Davis, CA is $46,746 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Davis, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Davis, CA earns 33.2% less than the national median of $70,000, or $33,752 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.