DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$47,237
vs National
-27.3%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,671
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,237
-27.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Wisconsin earns $47,237 in nominal terms, which is 27.3% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,671 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $47,237 | 1 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Wisconsin?
The median Hydrologists salary in Wisconsin is $47,237 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Wisconsin earns 27.3% less than the national median of $65,004, or $49,671 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.