DOL Median (Sunnyvale, CA)
$155,000
vs National
+30.5%
National: $118,805BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$111,913
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$155,000
+30.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$118,805
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Natural Sciences Managers in Sunnyvale, CA earns $155,000 in nominal terms, which is 30.5% 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 $111,913 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sunnyvale, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Bosch LLC | $205,130 | 1 |
| Applied Materials, Inc | $191,497 | 8 |
| Cepheid | $168,212 | 1 |
| Pharmacyclics | $157,500 | 11 |
| PHARMACYCLICS LLC, AN ABBVIE COMPANY | $145,000 | 1 |
| Molecular Devices, LLC | $135,325 | 4 |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | $111,779 | 2 |
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How much does a Natural Sciences Managers make in Sunnyvale, CA?
The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Sunnyvale, CA is $155,000 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Sunnyvale, CA a good place to work as a Natural Sciences Managers?
A Natural Sciences Managers in Sunnyvale, CA earns 30.5% more than the national median of $118,805, or $111,913 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.