DOL Median (Kansas)
$73,000
vs National
+7.4%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,812
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,000
+7.4% 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 Kansas earns $73,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.4% above the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,812 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | $73,000 | 1 |
| Kansas State University | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Kansas?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Kansas is $73,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Kansas earns 7.4% more than the national median of $68,000, or $83,812 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.