DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$51,630
vs National
-26.2%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,278
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,630
-26.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Santa Barbara, CA earns $51,630 in nominal terms, which is 26.2% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,278 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Barbara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | $107,582 | 2 |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | $90,062 | 3 |
| DUPONT DISPLAYS, INC. | $86,778 | 1 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $50,281 | 45 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $51,630 based on 34 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Santa Barbara, CA earns 26.2% less than the national median of $70,000, or $37,278 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.