DOL Median (Virginia)
$63,138
vs National
-9.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,699
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,138
-9.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Virginia earns $63,138 in nominal terms, which is 9.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,699 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $70,000 | 3 |
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory | $63,240 | 23 |
| Planetary Science Institute | $62,552 | 6 |
| University of Virginia | $60,000 | 5 |
| Hampton University | $48,696 | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Virginia?
The median Astronomers salary in Virginia is $63,138 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Virginia earns 9.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $62,699 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.