DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$157,500
vs National
+32.6%
National: $118,805BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$113,718
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$157,500
+32.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$118,805
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Natural Sciences Managers in San Diego, CA earns $157,500 in nominal terms, which is 32.6% 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 $113,718 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CONATUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $238,000 | 4 |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $220,000 | 3 |
| Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. | $194,601 | 2 |
| FERRING RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC. | $190,000 | 2 |
| Autobahn Therapeutics, Inc | $190,000 | 1 |
| Poseida Therapeutics Inc. | $186,930 | 1 |
| Genemo, Inc. | $180,000 | 2 |
| Becton Dickinson and Company | $171,700 | 13 |
| STA Pharmaceuticals US LLC | $160,548 | 2 |
| INOVA Diagnostics, Inc. | $155,000 | 1 |
| RESPIVANT SCIENCES, INC. | $155,000 | 1 |
| Illumina, Inc. | $138,539 | 7 |
| INC Research | $138,033 | 12 |
| TURNING POINT THERAPEUTICS, INC. | $120,000 | 1 |
| George Clinical, Inc. | $110,000 | 1 |
| Parexel International LLC | $109,248 | 40 |
| Cytori Therapeutics, Inc | $105,000 | 3 |
| PPD Development, L.P. | $101,140 | 61 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC (PPD) | $98,000 | 3 |
| University of Southern California | $81,598 | 2 |
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How much does a Natural Sciences Managers make in San Diego, CA?
The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in San Diego, CA is $157,500 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Natural Sciences Managers?
A Natural Sciences Managers in San Diego, CA earns 32.6% more than the national median of $118,805, or $113,718 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.