Local Salary Data

Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Stanford, CA

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

Local Median
$52,000
21 filings
DOL Median (Stanford, CA)
$52,000
vs National
+3.8%
National: $50,108
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,545
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$52,000
+3.8% 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 Stanford, CA earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.8% 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 $37,545 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Stanford, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Carnegie Institution of Washington$52,00026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Stanford, CA?

The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Stanford, CA is $52,000 based on 21 DOL filings.

Is Stanford, CA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?

A Soil and Plant Scientists in Stanford, CA earns 3.8% more than the national median of $50,108, or $37,545 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.