DOL Median (Tempe, AZ)
$50,000
vs National
-13.4%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,125
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-13.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Tempe, AZ earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 13.4% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,125 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tempe, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | $50,000 | 25 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Tempe, AZ?
The median Geographers salary in Tempe, AZ is $50,000 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Tempe, AZ a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Tempe, AZ earns 13.4% less than the national median of $57,764, or $46,125 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.