DOL Median (Pleasanton, CA)
$88,738
vs National
+26.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,071
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,738
+26.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Pleasanton, CA earns $88,738 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% 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 $64,071 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pleasanton, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GATAN, INC. A ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC. | $125,902 | 1 |
| CooperVision, Inc. | $93,080 | 4 |
| Clorox Services Company | $84,397 | 4 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Pleasanton, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Pleasanton, CA is $88,738 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Pleasanton, CA earns 26.8% more than the national median of $70,000, or $64,071 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.