DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$98,800
vs National
+53.2%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,336
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$98,800
+53.2% 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 San Diego, CA earns $98,800 in nominal terms, which is 53.2% 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 $71,336 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cymer LLC | $100,277 | 8 |
| University of California, Davis | $49,506 | 67 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in San Diego, CA?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is $98,800 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in San Diego, CA earns 53.2% more than the national median of $64,505, or $71,336 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.