DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$64,046
vs National
-30.5%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,867
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,046
-30.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$92,120
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in District of Columbia earns $64,046 in nominal terms, which is 30.5% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,867 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | $65,000 | 1 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $63,091 | 1 |
| Carnegie Institution of Washington | $62,540 | 10 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in District of Columbia?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in District of Columbia is $64,046 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in District of Columbia earns 30.5% less than the national median of $92,120, or $43,867 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.