DOL Median (Texas)
$50,002
vs National
-26.5%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,940
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,002
-26.5% 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 Texas earns $50,002 in nominal terms, which is 26.5% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,940 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $77,156 | 3 |
| Texas Tech University | $68,000 | 3 |
| SOUTH TEXAS WEATHER MODIFICATION ASSOCIATION | $53,498 | 4 |
| Texas A&M University | $50,752 | 10 |
| Baylor University | $48,000 | 2 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORPUS CHRISTI | $47,500 | 5 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Texas?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Texas is $50,002 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Texas earns 26.5% less than the national median of $68,000, or $53,940 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.