DOL Median (Half Moon Bay, CA)
$125,000
vs National
+149.5%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,253
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$125,000
+149.5% 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 Half Moon Bay, CA earns $125,000 in nominal terms, which is 149.5% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,253 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Half Moon Bay, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKET FARMS INC | $120,000 | 4 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Soil and Plant Scientists
WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in Half Moon Bay, CA
Marketing Managers · $155,000Electrical Engineers · $135,000Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · $130,000Computer and Information Systems Managers · $122,500Technical Writers · $79,914Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Half Moon Bay, CA?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Half Moon Bay, CA is $125,000 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Half Moon Bay, CA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Half Moon Bay, CA earns 149.5% more than the national median of $50,108, or $90,253 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.