DOL Median (Kentucky)
$47,500
vs National
-17.8%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,130
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,500
-17.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Kentucky earns $47,500 in nominal terms, which is 17.8% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $47,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Kentucky?
The median Geographers salary in Kentucky is $47,500 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Kentucky earns 17.8% less than the national median of $57,764, or $51,130 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.