DOL Median (Oak Ridge, TN)
$55,890
vs National
-3.2%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,894
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,890
-3.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Oak Ridge, TN earns $55,890 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,894 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oak Ridge, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | $55,890 | 11 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Oak Ridge, TN?
The median Geographers salary in Oak Ridge, TN is $55,890 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Oak Ridge, TN a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Oak Ridge, TN earns 3.2% less than the national median of $57,764, or $61,894 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.