DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$55,000
vs National
-15.4%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,331
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-15.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Austin, TX earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 15.4% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,331 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | $57,499 | 1 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $55,000 | 7 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Austin, TX?
The median Hydrologists salary in Austin, TX is $55,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Austin, TX earns 15.4% less than the national median of $65,004, or $59,331 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.