DOL Median (Michigan)
$50,428
vs National
-12.7%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,660
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,428
-12.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Michigan earns $50,428 in nominal terms, which is 12.7% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,660 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC | $90,000 | 1 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $66,144 | 14 |
| University of Michigan | $62,500 | 3 |
| KELLY MITCHELL GROUP, INC. | $57,512 | 3 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $54,889 | 1 |
| Central Michigan University | $53,000 | 2 |
| FUTURENET GROUP INC | $52,000 | 3 |
| Jackson State University | $48,000 | 2 |
| Michigan State University | $45,976 | 11 |
| Western Michigan University | $41,000 | 1 |
| Imetris Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Michigan?
The median Geographers salary in Michigan is $50,428 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Michigan earns 12.7% less than the national median of $57,764, or $55,660 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.