DOL Median (West Virginia)
$49,474
vs National
-14.4%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,667
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,474
-14.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in West Virginia earns $49,474 in nominal terms, which is 14.4% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,667 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in West Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | $58,222 | 2 |
| WEST VIRGINIA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $42,504 | 1 |
| CHEROKEE NATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in West Virginia?
The median Geographers salary in West Virginia is $49,474 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is West Virginia a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in West Virginia earns 14.4% less than the national median of $57,764, or $54,667 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.