DOL Median (Colorado)
$66,918
vs National
-1.6%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,429
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,918
-1.6% 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 Colorado earns $66,918 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% 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 $63,429 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Commodities Management Services, LLC | $110,000 | 2 |
| VAISALA | $109,592 | 5 |
| WEATHERFLOW, INC. | $105,000 | 1 |
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $96,034 | 1 |
| The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $82,389 | 4 |
| 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 Maryland College Park | $63,296 | 99 |
| 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 Colorado?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Colorado is $66,918 based on 92 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Colorado earns 1.6% less than the national median of $68,000, or $63,429 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.