Local Salary Data

Political Scientists Salary in San Bruno, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$134,000
4 filings
DOL Median (San Bruno, CA)
$134,000
vs National
+61.4%
National: $83,013
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$96,751
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$134,000
+61.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Political Scientists in San Bruno, CA earns $134,000 in nominal terms, which is 61.4% above the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $96,751 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in San Bruno, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
GOOGLE LLC$145,0007

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Political Scientists make in San Bruno, CA?

The median Political Scientists salary in San Bruno, CA is $134,000 based on 4 DOL filings.

Is San Bruno, CA a good place to work as a Political Scientists?

A Political Scientists in San Bruno, CA earns 61.4% more than the national median of $83,013, or $96,751 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.