DOL Median (San Francisco, CA)
$92,773
vs National
+32.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,984
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$92,773
+32.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in San Francisco, CA earns $92,773 in nominal terms, which is 32.5% 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 $66,984 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jawbone Health Hub, Inc. | $130,000 | 2 |
| R&S Construction Management, Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| Neuralink | $110,548 | 2 |
| YINGLI GREEN ENERGY AMERICAS, INC | $89,450 | 2 |
| MARK ONE LIFESTYLE INC. | $86,500 | 2 |
| INTEGRATED PLASMONICS CORPORATION | $76,544 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in San Francisco, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in San Francisco, CA is $92,773 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in San Francisco, CA earns 32.5% more than the national median of $70,000, or $66,984 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.