DOL Median (Missouri)
$64,640
vs National
-7.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,040
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,640
-7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Missouri earns $64,640 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,040 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St. Louis | $64,640 | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Missouri?
The median Astronomers salary in Missouri is $64,640 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Missouri earns 7.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $73,040 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.