DOL Median (Palo Alto, CA)
$106,149
vs National
-10.7%
National: $118,805BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,642
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$106,149
-10.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$118,805
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Natural Sciences Managers in Palo Alto, CA earns $106,149 in nominal terms, which is 10.7% below the national average of $118,805. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,642 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palo Alto, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | $170,643 | 1 |
| IMMUMETRIX, LLC | $118,800 | 1 |
| PROSPECTBIO, INC. | $112,000 | 1 |
| AEROTEK SCIENTIFIC LLC | $100,298 | 1 |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research | $95,000 | 1 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Natural Sciences Managers make in Palo Alto, CA?
The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Palo Alto, CA is $106,149 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Palo Alto, CA a good place to work as a Natural Sciences Managers?
A Natural Sciences Managers in Palo Alto, CA earns 10.7% less than the national median of $118,805, or $76,642 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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