DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$144,200
vs National
+188.4%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$125,829
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$144,200
+188.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Seattle, WA earns $144,200 in nominal terms, which is 188.4% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $125,829 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION | $157,500 | 1 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $144,200 | 3 |
| BILL MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Seattle, WA?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Seattle, WA is $144,200 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Seattle, WA earns 188.4% more than the national median of $50,000, or $125,829 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.