Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in BERKELEY, CA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)

$97,680

vs National

+51.4%

National: $64,505

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$70,527

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$97,680

+51.4% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$64,505

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Physical Scientists, All Other in BERKELEY, CA earns $97,680 in nominal terms, which is 51.4% above the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,527 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory	$97,680	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in BERKELEY, CA?

The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in BERKELEY, CA is $97,680 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?

A Physical Scientists, All Other in BERKELEY, CA earns 51.4% more than the national median of $64,505, or $70,527 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.