DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$57,000
vs National
-1.3%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,489
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,000
-1.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Houston, TX earns $57,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,489 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BECHTEL OIL, GAS & CHEMICALS, INC. | $137,536 | 1 |
| GEONAMIC SYSTEMS INC | $93,122 | 4 |
| HART ENERGY PUBLISHING LLP | $80,439 | 1 |
| W.M. Rice University | $70,000 | 1 |
| IHS GLOBAL INC. (D/B/A IHS MARKIT) | $59,416 | 2 |
| HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL | $57,000 | 1 |
| Houston-Galveston Area Council | $50,939 | 3 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | $37,002 | 2 |
| University of Houston System | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Houston, TX?
The median Geographers salary in Houston, TX is $57,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Houston, TX earns 1.3% less than the national median of $57,764, or $61,489 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.