DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$55,043
vs National
-33.7%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,742
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,043
-33.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Los Angeles, CA earns $55,043 in nominal terms, which is 33.7% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,742 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY | $115,000 | 1 |
| University of Southern California | $69,264 | 1 |
| Penske Media Corporation | $60,000 | 1 |
| DANIEL BEN AV PRODUCTIONS, INC. | $50,086 | 1 |
| YERMAN & JIA LLC | $49,400 | 1 |
| FORMOSA FOUNDATION | $41,500 | 3 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Political Scientists salary in Los Angeles, CA is $55,043 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Los Angeles, CA earns 33.7% less than the national median of $83,013, or $39,742 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.