DOL Median (Connecticut)
$55,000
vs National
-19.1%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,759
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-19.1% 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 Connecticut earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 19.1% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,759 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Connecticut
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NIDERA US LLC | $76,024 | 1 |
| Yale University | $55,000 | 3 |
| University of Connecticut | $51,200 | 1 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Connecticut?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Connecticut is $55,000 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Connecticut a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Connecticut earns 19.1% less than the national median of $68,000, or $48,759 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.