DOL Median (Virginia)
$70,866
vs National
+20.8%
National: $58,677BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,373
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,866
+20.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$58,677
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Conservation Scientists in Virginia earns $70,866 in nominal terms, which is 20.8% above the national average of $58,677. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,373 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation International | $87,500 | 7 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $73,903 | 3 |
| Ocean Group, Inc. | $70,866 | 3 |
| Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development | $67,000 | 10 |
| WINROCK INTERNATIONAL | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Conservation Scientists make in Virginia?
The median Conservation Scientists salary in Virginia is $70,866 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Conservation Scientists?
A Conservation Scientists in Virginia earns 20.8% more than the national median of $58,677, or $70,373 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.