DOL Median (Los Altos, CA)
$175,000
vs National
+150%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$126,354
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$175,000
+150% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Los Altos, CA earns $175,000 in nominal terms, which is 150% 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 $126,354 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Altos, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Research Institute Inc | $175,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Los Altos, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Los Altos, CA is $175,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Los Altos, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Los Altos, CA earns 150% more than the national median of $70,000, or $126,354 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.