DOL Median (West Sacramento, CA)
$78,540
vs National
+56.7%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,708
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,540
+56.7% 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 West Sacramento, CA earns $78,540 in nominal terms, which is 56.7% 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 $56,708 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in West Sacramento, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bayer U.S LLC | $91,500 | 13 |
| BASF Corporation | $86,103 | 20 |
| Bayer CropScience | $79,750 | 44 |
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WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in West Sacramento, CA
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in West Sacramento, CA?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in West Sacramento, CA is $78,540 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is West Sacramento, CA a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in West Sacramento, CA earns 56.7% more than the national median of $50,108, or $56,708 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.