DOL Median (Washington)
$122,918
vs National
+145.8%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$107,258
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$122,918
+145.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Washington earns $122,918 in nominal terms, which is 145.8% 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 $107,258 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION | $157,500 | 1 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $144,200 | 3 |
| ABS Global, Inc. | $80,000 | 17 |
| J & K DAIRY, LLC. | $51,349 | 3 |
| Trans Ova Genetics LC | $50,694 | 8 |
| BILL MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Washington?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Washington is $122,918 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Washington earns 145.8% more than the national median of $50,000, or $107,258 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.