Local Salary Data

Animal Scientists Salary in Columbia, MD

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

Local Median
$136,968
1 filings
DOL Median (Columbia, MD)
$136,968
vs National
+173.9%
National: $50,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$117,569
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$136,968
+173.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Animal Scientists in Columbia, MD earns $136,968 in nominal terms, which is 173.9% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $117,569 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Columbia, MD

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS LLC$136,9685

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Animal Scientists make in Columbia, MD?

The median Animal Scientists salary in Columbia, MD is $136,968 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Columbia, MD a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?

A Animal Scientists in Columbia, MD earns 173.9% more than the national median of $50,000, or $117,569 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.