DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$57,000
vs National
-1.3%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,491
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,000
-1.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Rhode Island earns $57,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,491 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $57,000 | 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 Rhode Island
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · $242,190Chief Executives · $161,050Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · $160,000Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · $155,000Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · $149,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in Rhode Island?
The median Geographers salary in Rhode Island is $57,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Rhode Island earns 1.3% less than the national median of $57,764, or $51,491 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.