DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$75,100
vs National
+28%
National: $58,677BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,438
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,100
+28% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$58,677
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Conservation Scientists in District of Columbia earns $75,100 in nominal terms, which is 28% above the national average of $58,677. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,438 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund US | $78,000 | 3 |
| RAINFOREST ALLIANCE | $75,700 | 2 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $63,148 | 3 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. | $51,000 | 2 |
| Forest Trends Association | $45,000 | 1 |
| Oxfam America, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Conservation Scientists make in District of Columbia?
The median Conservation Scientists salary in District of Columbia is $75,100 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Conservation Scientists?
A Conservation Scientists in District of Columbia earns 28% more than the national median of $58,677, or $51,438 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.