DOL Median (PASADENA, CA)
$77,572
vs National
+10.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,008
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,572
+10.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in PASADENA, CA earns $77,572 in nominal terms, which is 10.8% 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 $56,008 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in PASADENA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Magellan Telescope Organization | $142,109 | 10 |
| EUREKA AEROSPACE, INC. | $120,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION | $106,184 | 7 |
| OE WAVES | $101,000 | 1 |
| California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | $97,188 | 21 |
| Stanford University/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | $95,800 | 77 |
| ADVANCED HELIOPHYSICS | $93,642 | 3 |
| California Institute of Technology | $69,129 | 86 |
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How much does a Physicists make in PASADENA, CA?
The median Physicists salary in PASADENA, CA is $77,572 based on 76 DOL filings.
Is PASADENA, CA a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in PASADENA, CA earns 10.8% more than the national median of $70,000, or $56,008 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.