DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$60,335
vs National
-11.3%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,325
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,335
-11.3% 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 District of Columbia earns $60,335 in nominal terms, which is 11.3% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,325 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | $65,550 | 2 |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $64,570 | 79 |
| THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY | $55,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in District of Columbia?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in District of Columbia is $60,335 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in District of Columbia earns 11.3% less than the national median of $68,000, or $41,325 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.