DOL Median (Washington)
$65,874
vs National
-28.5%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,482
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,874
-28.5% 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 Washington earns $65,874 in nominal terms, which is 28.5% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,482 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $86,441 | 18 |
| BATTELLE | $82,508 | 10 |
| EARTH & SPACE RESEARCH | $63,536 | 2 |
| University of Washington | $56,160 | 13 |
| Western Washington University | $49,899 | 2 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Washington?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Washington is $65,874 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Washington earns 28.5% less than the national median of $92,120, or $57,482 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.