DOL Median (Sugar Land, TX)
$135,208
vs National
+138.7%
National: $56,650BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$145,855
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$135,208
+138.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$56,650
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biological Scientists, All Other in Sugar Land, TX earns $135,208 in nominal terms, which is 138.7% above the national average of $56,650. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $145,855 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sugar Land, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ambry Genetics | $82,735 | 15 |
| BIOCENTRA LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Biological Scientists, All Other make in Sugar Land, TX?
The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Sugar Land, TX is $135,208 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Sugar Land, TX a good place to work as a Biological Scientists, All Other?
A Biological Scientists, All Other in Sugar Land, TX earns 138.7% more than the national median of $56,650, or $145,855 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.