DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$66,557
vs National
-2.1%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,087
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,557
-2.1% 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 Boulder, CO earns $66,557 in nominal terms, which is 2.1% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,087 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| G & A TECHNICAL SOFTWARE INC | $71,427 | 1 |
| University of Alaska | $65,055 | 2 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | $65,000 | 8 |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $64,570 | 79 |
| University of Colorado | $63,206 | 43 |
| Colorado State University | $60,500 | 21 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Boulder, CO?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Boulder, CO is $66,557 based on 78 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Boulder, CO earns 2.1% less than the national median of $68,000, or $63,087 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.