DOL Median (Palo Alto, CA)
$85,500
vs National
+22.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,733
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,500
+22.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Palo Alto, CA earns $85,500 in nominal terms, which is 22.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,733 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palo Alto, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PsiQuantum Corp. | $124,197 | 3 |
| InnoPeak Technology, Inc. | $123,261 | 1 |
| PRIMENANO, INC. | $101,858 | 1 |
| Palo Alto Research Center, Inc. | $85,000 | 3 |
| Bay Area Environmental Research Institute | $83,000 | 12 |
| Calmar Optcom, Inc. | $81,078 | 5 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. UNIVERSITY | $72,141 | 59 |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $65,570 | 24 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Palo Alto, CA?
The median Physicists salary in Palo Alto, CA is $85,500 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Palo Alto, CA a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Palo Alto, CA earns 22.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $61,733 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.