DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$49,824
vs National
-0.6%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,974
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,824
-0.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in BERKELEY, CA earns $49,824 in nominal terms, which is 0.6% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,974 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley | $49,824 | 18 |
| Michigan State University | $45,205 | 70 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in BERKELEY, CA is $49,824 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in BERKELEY, CA earns 0.6% less than the national median of $50,108, or $35,974 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.