DOL Median (Kansas)
$61,978
vs National
-4.7%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,157
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,978
-4.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Kansas earns $61,978 in nominal terms, which is 4.7% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,157 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Kansas | $70,000 | 1 |
| Kansas State University | $53,955 | 1 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Kansas?
The median Hydrologists salary in Kansas is $61,978 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Kansas earns 4.7% less than the national median of $65,004, or $71,157 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.