DOL Median (Arizona)
$50,500
vs National
-12.6%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,587
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,500
-12.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Arizona earns $50,500 in nominal terms, which is 12.6% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,587 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Environmental Research Institute | $78,850 | 2 |
| The University of Arizona | $52,000 | 3 |
| Arizona State University | $50,000 | 25 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Arizona?
The median Geographers salary in Arizona is $50,500 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Arizona earns 12.6% less than the national median of $57,764, or $46,587 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.