DOL Median (Arizona)
$53,498
vs National
-21.3%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,352
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,498
-21.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$68,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Arizona earns $53,498 in nominal terms, which is 21.3% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,352 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona | $53,498 | 3 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Arizona?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Arizona is $53,498 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Arizona earns 21.3% less than the national median of $68,000, or $49,352 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.