DOL Median (Minnesota)
$45,100
vs National
-21.9%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,674
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,100
-21.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Minnesota earns $45,100 in nominal terms, which is 21.9% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,674 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | $45,100 | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Minnesota?
The median Geographers salary in Minnesota is $45,100 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Minnesota earns 21.9% less than the national median of $57,764, or $47,674 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.