DOL Median (Hayward, CA)
$103,730
vs National
+48.2%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,895
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$103,730
+48.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Hayward, CA earns $103,730 in nominal terms, which is 48.2% 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 $74,895 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hayward, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RayVio | $114,941 | 5 |
| ABEAM TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $91,852 | 3 |
| VISOLIS, INC. | $72,259 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Hayward, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Hayward, CA is $103,730 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Hayward, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Hayward, CA earns 48.2% more than the national median of $70,000, or $74,895 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.