DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$62,500
vs National
+14.1%
National: $54,756BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,126
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,500
+14.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$54,756
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Santa Barbara, CA earns $62,500 in nominal terms, which is 14.1% above the national average of $54,756. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,126 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHAEON CORPORATION | $300,000 | 1 |
| STRATHSPEY CROWN LLC | $300,000 | 1 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute | $80,610 | 3 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $50,699 | 5 |
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How much does a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $62,500 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
A Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Santa Barbara, CA earns 14.1% more than the national median of $54,756, or $45,126 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.