DOL Median (Livermore, CA)
$93,300
vs National
+33.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,365
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$93,300
+33.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Livermore, CA earns $93,300 in nominal terms, which is 33.3% 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 $67,365 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Livermore, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgelux Inc. | $115,000 | 1 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | $93,600 | 28 |
| NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC | $91,000 | 2 |
| SANDIA CORPORATION | $85,700 | 9 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Livermore, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Livermore, CA is $93,300 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Livermore, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Livermore, CA earns 33.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $67,365 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.