DOL Median (California)
$140,000
vs National
+17.8%
National: $118,805BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$101,083
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$140,000
+17.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$118,805
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Natural Sciences Managers in California earns $140,000 in nominal terms, which is 17.8% above the national average of $118,805. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $101,083 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Proteus Digital Health, Inc. | $450,000 | 2 |
| University of California, San Diego | $390,000 | 1 |
| Relypsa, Inc. | $372,800 | 2 |
| PRINCIPIA BIOPHARMA INC. | $336,750 | 6 |
| Biomea Fusion, Inc. | $315,000 | 1 |
| XOMA LTD. | $290,000 | 1 |
| SANSUM DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $275,000 | 2 |
| SLAC NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY | $267,372 | 1 |
| Veracyte | $260,000 | 1 |
| BridgeBio Services Inc | $252,000 | 1 |
| Enlitic, Inc. | $250,000 | 1 |
| Ericsson Inc. | $243,110 | 1 |
| Planet Pharma | $239,200 | 7 |
| CONATUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $238,000 | 4 |
| Charles Schwab and Company, Inc. | $235,685 | 1 |
| Apple Inc. | $235,000 | 1 |
| FORTY SEVEN, INC. | $230,000 | 1 |
| Checkr, Inc. | $230,000 | 1 |
| NerdWallet, Inc. | $230,000 | 1 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $225,400 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Natural Sciences Managers
Spring, TX · $372,996Lawrenceville, NJ · $340,000New Haven, CT · $304,050Hauppauge, NE · $290,000Richland, WA · $287,082Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Natural Sciences Managers make in California?
The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in California is $140,000 based on 493 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Natural Sciences Managers?
A Natural Sciences Managers in California earns 17.8% more than the national median of $118,805, or $101,083 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.