DOL Median (Michigan)
$59,500
vs National
-12.5%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,673
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,500
-12.5% 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 Michigan earns $59,500 in nominal terms, which is 12.5% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,673 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $64,570 | 79 |
| University of Michigan | $57,000 | 21 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Michigan?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Michigan is $59,500 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Michigan earns 12.5% less than the national median of $68,000, or $65,673 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.