Local Salary Data

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Troy, NY

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$55,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Troy, NY)
$55,000
vs National
-40.3%
National: $92,120
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,965
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-40.3% 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 Troy, NY earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 40.3% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,965 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Troy, NY

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute$55,0007

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Troy, NY?

The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Troy, NY is $55,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Troy, NY a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?

A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Troy, NY earns 40.3% less than the national median of $92,120, or $43,965 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.