DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$113,889
vs National
+62.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,230
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$113,889
+62.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Redwood City, CA earns $113,889 in nominal terms, which is 62.7% 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 $82,230 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Redwood City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CARBON3D, INC. | $147,500 | 5 |
| Carbon, Inc. | $134,400 | 1 |
| XEI SCIENTIFIC INC. | $98,758 | 5 |
| Citrine Informatics, Inc. | $80,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Redwood City, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Redwood City, CA is $113,889 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Redwood City, CA earns 62.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $82,230 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.