DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$69,071
vs National
-25%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,147
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,071
-25% 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 Massachusetts earns $69,071 in nominal terms, which is 25% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,147 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| APT USA LLC | $125,000 | 1 |
| Leica Geosystems, Inc | $110,000 | 3 |
| WESTON GEOPHYSICAL CORP. | $105,000 | 2 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $96,000 | 10 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $93,001 | 168 |
| Morgan State University | $92,529 | 2 |
| AIR Worldwide | $85,990 | 3 |
| Integrated Statistics Incorporated | $83,200 | 3 |
| SGT | $82,514 | 5 |
| The Catholic University of America | $78,540 | 1 |
| ADVANCED RESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $73,757 | 1 |
| Karen Clark & Company | $65,000 | 1 |
| Horizon Marine, Inc. | $65,000 | 1 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $65,000 | 28 |
| Hager GeoScience, Inc. | $65,000 | 3 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $65,000 | 24 |
| Trustees of Boston University | $64,500 | 8 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $64,168 | 12 |
| Harvard University | $60,055 | 11 |
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | $56,971 | 11 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Massachusetts?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Massachusetts is $69,071 based on 76 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Massachusetts earns 25% less than the national median of $92,120, or $47,147 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.