DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$56,000
vs National
+12%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,356
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,000
+12% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in District of Columbia earns $56,000 in nominal terms, which is 12% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,356 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | $56,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in District of Columbia?
The median Animal Scientists salary in District of Columbia is $56,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in District of Columbia earns 12% more than the national median of $50,000, or $38,356 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.