DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$72,467
vs National
+3.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,201
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,467
+3.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Wisconsin earns $72,467 in nominal terms, which is 3.5% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,201 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | $76,632 | 12 |
| University of Wisconsin System | $68,302 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $62,115 | 3 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Wisconsin?
The median Astronomers salary in Wisconsin is $72,467 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Wisconsin earns 3.5% more than the national median of $70,000, or $76,201 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.