Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Los Alamos, NM - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Los Alamos, NM)

$80,150

vs National

-13%

National: $92,120

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$85,266

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$80,150

-13% 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 Los Alamos, NM earns $80,150 in nominal terms, which is 13% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $85,266 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Los Alamos, NM

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Triad National Security LLC	$81,700	8
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC	$80,150	20

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Los Alamos, NM?

The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Los Alamos, NM is $80,150 based on 16 DOL filings.

Is Los Alamos, NM a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?

A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Los Alamos, NM earns 13% less than the national median of $92,120, or $85,266 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.