DOL Median (Virginia)
$50,000
vs National
-45.7%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,652
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-45.7% 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 Virginia earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 45.7% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,652 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $59,095 | 4 |
| FUGRO CONSULTANTS | $52,938 | 3 |
| INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY, INC. | $51,300 | 9 |
| Old Dominion University Research Foundation | $50,000 | 1 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $49,608 | 7 |
| MARSHALL MILLER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | $33,966 | 1 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Virginia?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Virginia is $50,000 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Virginia earns 45.7% less than the national median of $92,120, or $49,652 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.