DOL Median (Connecticut)
$51,500
vs National
-26.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,656
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,500
-26.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Connecticut earns $51,500 in nominal terms, which is 26.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,656 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Connecticut
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $55,750 | 9 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Connecticut?
The median Astronomers salary in Connecticut is $51,500 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Connecticut a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Connecticut earns 26.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $45,656 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.