DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$65,000
vs National
+12.5%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,992
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
+12.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Pennsylvania earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 12.5% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,992 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CDM Smith Inc. | $66,144 | 14 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc | $65,000 | 2 |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | $64,845 | 17 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $49,620 | 1 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Geographers
College Park, MA · $127,383Santa Fe, NE · $120,000Cupertino, CA · $111,935Philadelphia, PA · $96,408Duluth, GA · $93,122Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
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How much does a Geographers make in Pennsylvania?
The median Geographers salary in Pennsylvania is $65,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Pennsylvania earns 12.5% more than the national median of $57,764, or $67,992 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.