DOL Median (South San Francisco, CA)
$89,000
vs National
+27.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,260
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,000
+27.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in South San Francisco, CA earns $89,000 in nominal terms, which is 27.1% 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 $64,260 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MCLAB | $145,000 | 1 |
| TERAPORE TECHNOLOGIES, INC | $89,000 | 1 |
| Fluidigm Corporation | $87,500 | 3 |
| LIGHT POLYMERS,INC | N/A | 1 |
| Pfizer Inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in South San Francisco, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in South San Francisco, CA is $89,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is South San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in South San Francisco, CA earns 27.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $64,260 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.