DOL Median (Yakima, WA)
$55,692
vs National
-9.4%
National: $61,503BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,597
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,692
-9.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,503
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Yakima, WA earns $55,692 in nominal terms, which is 9.4% below the national average of $61,503. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,597 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Yakima, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY | $61,080 | 6 |
| State of Washington Department of Ecology | $46,884 | 10 |
| YAKIMA REGIONAL CLEAN AIR AGENCY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make in Yakima, WA?
The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Yakima, WA is $55,692 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Yakima, WA a good place to work as a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health?
A Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Yakima, WA earns 9.4% less than the national median of $61,503, or $48,597 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.