DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$55,000
vs National
-4.8%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,711
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-4.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Los Angeles, CA earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.8% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,711 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Southern California | $68,390 | 1 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $55,000 | 4 |
| LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUT | $39,457 | 4 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Geographers salary in Los Angeles, CA is $55,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Los Angeles, CA earns 4.8% less than the national median of $57,764, or $39,711 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.