DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$56,179
vs National
-13.6%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,347
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,179
-13.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Cambridge, MA earns $56,179 in nominal terms, which is 13.6% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,347 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GALE INTERNATIONAL LLC | $86,507 | 3 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | $57,009 | 1 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $55,349 | 10 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Hydrologists salary in Cambridge, MA is $56,179 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Cambridge, MA earns 13.6% less than the national median of $65,004, or $38,347 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.