DOL Median (Georgia)
$55,000
vs National
-21.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,440
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Georgia earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,440 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Georgia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $60,562 | 2 |
| Georgia State University | $58,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Georgia?
The median Astronomers salary in Georgia is $55,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Georgia a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Georgia earns 21.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $60,440 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.