DOL Median (New York)
$61,264
vs National
+6.1%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,972
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,264
+6.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in New York earns $61,264 in nominal terms, which is 6.1% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,972 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bergmann Associates | $73,029 | 3 |
| CONFLUENCE PHILANTHROPY, INC. | $66,331 | 1 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $66,144 | 14 |
| Columbia University | $65,424 | 9 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $62,000 | 45 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | $57,764 | 2 |
| NBT SOLUTIONS LLC | $52,500 | 3 |
| Clean Air Car Service & Parking Corp. | $50,000 | 1 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $45,450 | 2 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION AT SUNY AT BUFFALO | $35,693 | 1 |
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College Park, MA · $127,383Santa Fe, NE · $120,000Cupertino, CA · $111,935Philadelphia, PA · $96,408Duluth, GA · $93,122Top-Paying Roles in New York
Dermatologists · $600,000Cardiologists · $520,000Neurologists · $499,200Anesthesiologists · $480,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $468,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in New York?
The median Geographers salary in New York is $61,264 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in New York earns 6.1% more than the national median of $57,764, or $48,972 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.