DOL Median (New Jersey)
$54,542
vs National
-16.1%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,970
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,542
-16.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in New Jersey earns $54,542 in nominal terms, which is 16.1% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,970 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $74,750 | 17 |
| Haley & Aldrich, Inc. | $70,408 | 3 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | $57,000 | 12 |
| Rutgers The State University of New Jersey | $53,190 | 5 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in New Jersey?
The median Hydrologists salary in New Jersey is $54,542 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in New Jersey earns 16.1% less than the national median of $65,004, or $47,970 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.