DOL Median (Stanford, CA)
$66,713
vs National
+3.4%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,168
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,713
+3.4% 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 Stanford, CA earns $66,713 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% 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 $48,168 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Stanford, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | $72,828 | 114 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. | $65,086 | 5 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. UNIVERSITY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Stanford, CA?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Stanford, CA is $66,713 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Stanford, CA a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Stanford, CA earns 3.4% more than the national median of $64,505, or $48,168 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.