DOL Median (Nevada)
$81,536
vs National
+19.9%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$80,569
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,536
+19.9% 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 Nevada earns $81,536 in nominal terms, which is 19.9% above the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $80,569 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Research INstitute | $81,536 | 4 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Nevada?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Nevada is $81,536 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Nevada earns 19.9% more than the national median of $68,000, or $80,569 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.