DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$62,831
vs National
-2.6%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,365
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,831
-2.6% 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 Santa Barbara, CA earns $62,831 in nominal terms, which is 2.6% below the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,365 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Barbara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $62,831 | 6 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $62,831 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Santa Barbara, CA earns 2.6% less than the national median of $64,505, or $45,365 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.