DOL Median (La Jolla, CA)
$94,598
vs National
+35.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,302
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$94,598
+35.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in La Jolla, CA earns $94,598 in nominal terms, which is 35.1% 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 $68,302 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in La Jolla, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Becton Dickinson and Company | $115,200 | 3 |
| University of California, San Diego | $88,900 | 4 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in La Jolla, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in La Jolla, CA is $94,598 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is La Jolla, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in La Jolla, CA earns 35.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $68,302 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.