DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$62,317
vs National
+7.9%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,683
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,317
+7.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Washington, DC earns $62,317 in nominal terms, which is 7.9% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,683 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN GEOGRAPHERS | $80,000 | 1 |
| IHS Global Inc. | $65,303 | 2 |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | $64,845 | 17 |
| The George Washington University | $50,750 | 1 |
| The Brookings Institution | $42,786 | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Washington, DC?
The median Geographers salary in Washington, DC is $62,317 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Washington, DC earns 7.9% more than the national median of $57,764, or $42,683 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.