DOL Median (California)
$66,822
vs National
+2.8%
National: $65,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,247
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,822
+2.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in California earns $66,822 in nominal terms, which is 2.8% above the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,247 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HNTB Corporation | $175,053 | 3 |
| BetterUp, Inc. | $140,000 | 1 |
| Netbase Solutions, Inc. | $135,000 | 1 |
| STEER DAVIES GLEAVE | $117,520 | 2 |
| LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $106,517 | 1 |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | $105,851 | 2 |
| The RAND Corporation | $105,850 | 1 |
| THE DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION | $105,000 | 2 |
| THE CHRISTENSEN FUND | $100,000 | 1 |
| SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | $100,000 | 3 |
| LinkedIn Corporation | $99,400 | 1 |
| Rand Group Solutions, LLC | $91,770 | 4 |
| The Mobility Group | $90,002 | 1 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | $86,640 | 1 |
| CITY OF PALO ALTO | $80,454 | 1 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $80,018 | 21 |
| WESTED | $80,000 | 1 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. | $79,000 | 2 |
| AIDS PROJECT LOS ANGELES | $75,000 | 1 |
| Fehr Peers | $73,091 | 4 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
Auburn, AL · $130,000Fairfax, VA · $120,619WALNUT CREEK, CA · $116,958East Hartford, CT · $116,771Los Altos, CA · $105,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other make in California?
The median Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in California is $66,822 based on 118 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other?
A Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in California earns 2.8% more than the national median of $65,000, or $48,247 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.