DOL Median (Washington)
$66,768
vs National
+15.6%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,262
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,768
+15.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Washington earns $66,768 in nominal terms, which is 15.6% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,262 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation International | $79,497 | 6 |
| I CUBED, INFORMATION INTEGRATION & IMAGING, LLC | $71,864 | 4 |
| BATTELLE | $71,000 | 2 |
| 3S Network, Inc. | $66,768 | 5 |
| Fehr & Peers | $55,000 | 1 |
| ATACS PRODUCTS, INC | $47,630 | 3 |
| Washington State University | $40,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Washington?
The median Geographers salary in Washington is $66,768 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Washington earns 15.6% more than the national median of $57,764, or $58,262 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.