DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$56,087
vs National
-2.9%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,977
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,087
-2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Wisconsin earns $56,087 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,977 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $56,451 | 1 |
| McMahon Associates Inc. | $55,723 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Wisconsin?
The median Geographers salary in Wisconsin is $56,087 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Wisconsin earns 2.9% less than the national median of $57,764, or $58,977 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.