DOL Median (Virginia)
$70,720
vs National
+4%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,228
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,720
+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 Virginia earns $70,720 in nominal terms, which is 4% above the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,228 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Trinnovim LLC | $75,000 | 2 |
| Science Systems and Applications, Inc. | $74,127 | 33 |
| SCIENCE SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS, INC. | $71,500 | 7 |
| National Institute of Aerospace Associates | $68,628 | 2 |
| University of Virginia | $60,000 | 1 |
| VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & SRARE UNIVERSITY | $58,522 | 2 |
| Hampton University | $58,000 | 1 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $54,163 | 1 |
| George Mason University | $53,550 | 11 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Virginia?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Virginia is $70,720 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Virginia earns 4% more than the national median of $68,000, or $70,228 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.