DOL Median (Idaho)
$83,536
vs National
-9.3%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,024
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,536
-9.3% 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 Idaho earns $83,536 in nominal terms, which is 9.3% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,024 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SUN VALLEY GOLD LLC | $208,000 | 5 |
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $92,400 | 1 |
| University of Idaho | $63,128 | 5 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Idaho?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Idaho is $83,536 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Idaho a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Idaho earns 9.3% less than the national median of $92,120, or $81,024 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.