DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$55,000
vs National
-4.8%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,993
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-4.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Seattle, WA earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.8% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,993 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation International | $79,497 | 6 |
| Fehr & Peers | $55,000 | 1 |
| ATACS PRODUCTS, INC | $47,630 | 3 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Seattle, WA?
The median Geographers salary in Seattle, WA is $55,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Seattle, WA earns 4.8% less than the national median of $57,764, or $47,993 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.