DOL Median (California)
$200,000
vs National
-48.1%
National: $385,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$144,404
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$200,000
-48.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$385,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Surgeons, All Other in California earns $200,000 in nominal terms, which is 48.1% below the national average of $385,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $144,404 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Diego | $200,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Surgeons, All Other make in California?
The median Surgeons, All Other salary in California is $200,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Surgeons, All Other?
A Surgeons, All Other in California earns 48.1% less than the national median of $385,000, or $144,404 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.