DOL Median (College Station, TX)
$60,000
vs National
-39.5%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,725
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-39.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in College Station, TX earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 39.5% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,725 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in College Station, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| National Bureau of Economic Research | $142,953 | 31 |
| StataCorp LLC | $85,000 | 7 |
| AgriLogic Insurance Services, LLC | $70,000 | 3 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | $66,065 | 10 |
| REDMOND ENERGY HOLDINGS COMPANY | $65,000 | 1 |
| TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH | $60,499 | 3 |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, PART OF TAMUS AGRICULTURAL PRG. | $60,000 | 1 |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH, PART OF TAMUS AGRICULTURAL PRG. | $59,000 | 5 |
| Texas A&M University | $57,000 | 4 |
| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE (PART OF TEXAS A&M SYSTEM) | $53,500 | 2 |
| Texas A&M Forest Service | $51,000 | 1 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | $51,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Economists make in College Station, TX?
The median Economists salary in College Station, TX is $60,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is College Station, TX a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in College Station, TX earns 39.5% less than the national median of $99,100, or $64,725 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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