DOL Median (Stanford, CA)
$63,500
vs National
-9.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,848
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,500
-9.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Stanford, CA earns $63,500 in nominal terms, which is 9.3% 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 $45,848 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Stanford, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ACORN USA, INC | $112,000 | 1 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. | $67,000 | 12 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. UNIVERSITY | $60,000 | 13 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Stanford, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Stanford, CA is $63,500 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Stanford, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Stanford, CA earns 9.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $45,848 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.